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Trial Attorney (ITFO-NY)
Offices, Boards and Divisions · Posted 58 days ago
About the Role
The International Trade Field Office (ITFO) represents the United States, its departments and agencies, and federal officials in both affirmative and defensive litigation in the United States Court of International Trade. Well-qualified candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $25,000, with priority given to applicants in D.C., Raleigh, San Francisco, Dallas, and NYC. However, strong applicants from any location are encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do
- →The Trial Attorney will be responsible for representing the United States in all aspects of "first chair" trial and appellate litigation.
- →At the trial stage, attorneys personally manage their own cases, conduct fact investigation, work with expert witnesses, serve and respond to written discovery, take and defend depositions, write all substantive and procedural briefs, conduct all aspects of any trial, and present oral argument in the United States Court of International Trade.
- →Attorneys also personally handle all aspects of appeals in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
- →In addition, attorneys engage in settlement negotiations, and recommend settlements of litigation when appropriate.
- →In handling cases, attorneys work closely with counsel from Federal client agencies.
- →Matters within ITFO's area of responsibility include, among others: importer challenges to U.S.
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
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
Job ID: 297fbc1d-b208-4863-8b1c-d74d7f06fa3c
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