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The Environment and Natural Resources Division --- ENRD for short --- within the U.S. Department of Justice, handles environmental and natural resources litigation on behalf of the United States. Working for ENRD will provide you opportunities for:

• Impact - Make a difference! We are the largest environmental law firm in the country, and we work on issues of nationwide importance every day. Our attorneys have cases in all 50 States and U.S. Territories.
• Challenging Experiences from Day One - Not excited about spending the first years of your legal career in the library writing memos? Not a problem. New attorneys are given responsibility for their own cases, and most will have an opportunity to make court appearances within a few months of their arrival.
• Growth - Learn something new. We offer professional development opportunities for attorneys, paralegals, and support personnel, including quality training programs in advocacy, federal practice, litigation, legal support, information technology, and management.
• Great People to Work With - Our employees come from diverse backgrounds but have a common goal ---- working in a collegial environment to ensure a healthy  environment for our nation.
• Service to America - We are fortunate to live in one of the greatest countries in the world. Your service will help to ensure that American citizens enjoy a safe environment now as well as for future generations.
• Wonderful Benefits - Federal service offers many benefits.

Access openings within ENRD for:

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. All candidates must pass a security background check and drug screening prior to appointment. For any questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (202) 616-3144 or email us at APPLY.ENRD@USDOJ.GOV or write us at the U.S. Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division, Office of Human Resources, PO Box 7754, Washington, D.C. 20044-7754.

For all other positions in the federal government, please go to the OPM website at: http://www.usajobs.gov/

“There is no better place to practice environmental law. It is an honor to serve the public and work with such committed and talented colleagues.”

Jeffrey Prieto, Attorney, ENRD