Trial Attorney (Bivens)

As an Constitutional Torts/Bivens Section Trial Attorney you would: Aid preparation for and conduct of hearings, settlement negotiations, and trials of cases. Prepares memoranda such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents on the basis of factual and legal research. Review and analyze facts and assists development of evidence during the preparation of cases. Receive instruction from the Assistant Director, Deputy Director, and Director as to the policy of the Department in related litigation. Applies the applicable legal principles to a given statement of facts; examines witnesses; consults with more senior attorneys in planning trial strategy for their cases. Work with opposing counsel in the formulation of settlements in consultation with more senior attorneys in the office. Discuss legal and policy questions related to statutes administered by the Section with more senior attorneys. Report on the status of cases and matters related to legal issues within the assigned area