Supervisory Trial Attorney

You will supervise Trial Attorneys and provide expert advice and assistance on all aspects of the program. As a senior attorney, handle the most complex litigation related to administrative and judicial enforcement cases for the agency.  Be considered an expert on administrative and federal litigation, the administrative Rules of Practice, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and related statutes, and other complex projects. May serve as Assistant Chief Counsel for the division.

As a Supervisory Trial Attorney, you will:

• Perform all supervisory duties for Trial Attorneys within the assigned region including complaint resolution, time and attendance, employee discipline, developing and issuing job performance standards, evaluating performance, assisting employees to reach an acceptable level of competence; counseling employees on career goals and being alert to training and development opportunities for employees.  The Branch Chief is also responsible for all other administrative functions for the Trial Attorneys within the assigned region such as approval of transit benefits, telework agreements, and modified work schedules.
• Possess expert level knowledge of all statutes, regulations, policies and operations relating to FMCSA enforcement programs.
• Possess thorough knowledge of FMCSA internal practices relating to enforcement policy development, rulemaking, and administrative functions.
• Possess expert level knowledge and experience in Federal court litigation relating to the statutes FMCSA administers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Hazardous Materials Regulations, Federal Motor Carrier Commercial Regulations, and relevant Department of Transportation regulations.
• Perform under the broad guidance and direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, with methods and details of work left to their judgment. Reviews and edits briefs, orders, notices and other written work of other Trial Attorneys within assigned Service Center areas and, occasionally and under general direction of Assistant Chief Counsel, outside those areas.  Gives appropriate feedback on written work to subordinate Trial Attorneys. Appropriately briefs the Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, and Assistant Chief Counsel.

The ideal candidate will have experience supervising, applying and interpreting federal laws and regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle safety. Litigation and/or enforcement experience at the State, Federal, or appellate levels with federal administrative hearings experience strongly preferred.