Trial Attorney for Appellate Matters - Environmental Defense Section (Open Continuous)
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- Job type
- Not stated by the source
- Department
- Department of Justice
- Salary
- USD 99,800–197,200 per year (as published by the source)
- Posted
- 2026-10-05
- Applications close
- 2027-04-05 · Closes in 164 days
Description
The Environmental Defense Section (EDS) is seeking attorneys to specialize in defending against challenges to rules and other final EPA actions under the major pollution control statutes (e.g., the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Toxic Substance Control Act) that are filed as petitions for review in the courts of appeals under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 15. These positions will also provide the opportunity, if desired, to work on select district court matters from the Section's docket.