Trial Attorney (Office of Immigration Litigation)

Offices, Boards and Divisions • Washington, DC • Posted June 06, 2026

About the Role

Summary The Office of Immigration Litigation seeks attorneys eager to work at the forefront of the DOJ's most significant immigration cases, handling high-impact litigation in federal circuit courts of appeals and leading nearly all immigration matters in district courts nationwide. Well-qualified candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $25,000 depending on qualifications, education, and other factors. All recipients of a signing bonus are required to fulfill a service obligation. Responsibilities Trial Attorney responsibilities primarily involve: coordinating with the agency clients; crafting litigation strategy; conducting necessary pre-trial work; drafting all complaints, motions, answers, and briefs; participating in hearings, oral arguments, and court-ordered discussions; engaging in settlement talks to advance the government's interests; making determinations about whether to seek panel, en bane, or Supreme Court/cert. review of adverse decisions and substantially...