Trial Attorney (Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section)

Offices, Boards and Divisions · Los Angeles

Salary: $107,446 – $197,200 per year

Closes: 2027-01-31T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Summary This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Legal Careers | Trial Attorney (Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section) | United States Department of Justice Qualifications Required Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. Grade Specific Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have at least two and a half (2.5) years post-J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; composing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; and conducting civil or criminal litigation. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff. Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies: Experience as a criminal prosecutor in federal or state court. Experience as an attorney in private practice. Experience as a judicial law clerk. Experience litigating in U.S. District Court or state court. Experience supporting, litigating, and supervising federal criminal cases. Experience conducting investigations of organizations and entities, including corporations. Experience investigating or prosecuting violations involving forced labor import bans, supply chain transparency, human trafficking, or related customs and trade fraud. Experience coordinating with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), or international law enforcement entities on complex global supply chain investigations. Education Applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated on how well you meet the qualificaitions above. Required Documents Please refer to the official announcement: Legal Careers | Trial Attorney (Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section) | United States Department of Justice How to Apply This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Legal Careers | Trial Attorney (Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section) | United States Department of Justice
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Legal Careers | Trial Attorney (Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section) | United States Department of Justice

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. Grade Specific Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have at least two and a half (2.5) years post-J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; composing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; and conducting civil or criminal litigation. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff. Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies: Experience as a criminal prosecutor in federal or state court. Experience as an attorney in private practice. Experience as a judicial law clerk. Experience litigating in U.S. District Court or state court. Experience supporting, litigating, and supervising federal criminal cases. Experience conducting investigations of organizations and entities, including corporations. Experience investigating or prosecuting violations involving forced labor import bans, supply chain transparency, human trafficking, or related customs and trade fraud. Experience coordinating with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), or international law enforcement entities on complex global supply chain investigations.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated on how well you meet the qualificaitions above.

Required Documents

Please refer to the official announcement: Legal Careers | Trial Attorney (Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section) | United States Department of Justice

How to Apply

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Legal Careers | Trial Attorney (Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section) | United States Department of Justice

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Application timeline

Applications close in 88 days, on January 31, 2027.

Posting history

This posting appears on Usajobs. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 20, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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