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Trial Attorney (Federal Tort Claims Act)

Department of Justice - Location Negotiable After Selection

Posted May 19, 2026

Benefits

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Salary
$148K-$197K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$117,235 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+2.6% - Average

47% above the BLS role benchmark for legal aggregate.

Matched to SOC 23-1011 - Legal aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Legal From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Application

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Deadline
Jul 10, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Where they hire

Hires in: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MN, MO, NM, NY, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Trial Attorney (Federal Tort Claims Act) Location Negotiable After Selection Summary The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Section 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. Work touches on many areas of government. 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. Strong applicants from any location are encouraged to apply. Duties Trial attorneys in the FTCA Section handle personal injury, wrongful death, and property damage suits arising from activities of federal employees acting within the scope of their federal employment. FTCA Section attorneys frequently handle large or complex cases of national significance. They also provide guidance on complex legal issues in suits handled by United States Attorneys' Offices (USAOs) and for administrative claims pending with federal agencies, make recommendations on whether settlements proposed by federal agencies and USAOs should be authorized, and prepare appeal recommendations on adverse judgments in FTCA cases. Examples of law enforcement matters handled by the FTCA Section include cases involving alleged federal law enforcement misconduct, suits brought by individuals detained in immigration custody, and cases arising from federal responses to protests and riots. The Section also defends the United States in complex litigation stemming from catastrophic natural disasters. Further, the FTCA Section handles complex medical malpractice suits with medical causation issues in which high damages awards are sought.

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