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General Attorney (RECA)
Offices, Boards and Divisions · Posted 8 days ago
About the Role
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Program seeks attorneys to defend the United States, Executive Office of the President, and agencies in cases challenging the legality of policies and actions brought in federal district courts. The branch's work touches on many areas of government. Well-qualified candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $15,000.
What You'll Do
- →The RECA Program administers claims under a statute providing compensation to individuals who developed illnesses from radiation exposure while mining, milling, or transporting uranium ore for defense purposes, or from atmospheric nuclear weapons testing during the Cold War.
- →In July 2025, the Act was expanded to cover additional geographic areas, more workers, and injuries connected to the Manhattan Project.
- →Staff in the RECA Program represent the Attorney General's interests throughout the claims process, including investigation, adjudication, and appeal.
- →The program handles complex legal and factual issues involving substantial monetary claims and serves as a key component of the Department's efforts to provide restitution to affected individuals.
- →Drafts associated correspondence, memoranda, and documents relating to claims; Works closely with DOJ trial attorneys representing the United States in RECA Program matters that end up before the courts.
- →Drafts legal pleadings and other documents that may be needed in defense of decisions made under the Act; and Participates in meetings and discussions with opposing counsel, collaborating agencies, state and local stakeholders regarding all aspects of claims and other matters related to the RECA Program.
- →This is not a remote location position.
- →You will be required to work in person five days a week.
Requirements
- ✓All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov.
- ✓OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
- ✓It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials.
- ✓More information may be found at https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 664aed35-b411-441e-bff7-1062e7432e47
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