Trial Attorney - Environmental Crimes Section

Summary The Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking experienced litigators for its Environmental Crimes Section in Washington, D.C. One or more vacancies may be filled. The first cut-off date for referral of applicants will be 6/12/2026. The second cut-off date will be on the closing date of 6/29/2026. Responsibilities Attorneys in the Environmental Crimes Section prosecute complex criminal cases (including fraud, conspiracy, obstruction of justice, money laundering, etc.) against individuals and corporations that violate laws designed to protect the environment, the United States' critical natural resources, animal welfare, and American workers. The Section is at the forefront of raising public awareness that environmental crimes are substantial crimes, which left unchecked threaten human health and the environment. The Section works with Assistant U.S. Attorneys in all 94 U.S. judicial districts and multiple federal law enforcement agen...