The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is recruiting Litigation Attorneys for its Legal Division, Office of Litigation, in Washington, DC. The published salary range is $102,625 to $188,161, and the Bureau is considering experienced attorneys at CN-51 through CN-53 levels.
This is a federal litigation role focused on defending CFPB actions and advising the agency on legal risk. The listing asks for at least one year of litigation experience and is open through May 14, 2027, although the Bureau also states that applications will be accepted until vacancies are filled.
Role Overview
The attorney represents the Bureau in defensive and appellate litigation involving the CFPB’s rulemaking, supervision, enforcement and operational activities. That can include statutory and constitutional challenges to agency action.
The work goes beyond legal research. Attorneys are expected to manage important parts of active litigation and provide practical legal advice to CFPB leadership and senior staff.
Litigation Responsibilities
- Draft and respond to motions, pleadings and other court filings.
- Handle discovery and other phases of trial and appellate litigation.
- Negotiate settlements where appropriate.
- Draft and file amicus briefs.
- Present oral arguments in court.
- Advise CFPB leadership on compliance issues and litigation risk.
- Work with federal partners including the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission.
- Review unfavorable decisions and help determine whether an appeal should be recommended.
- Research and draft final determinations for administrative FOIA appeals and assist with subpoenas seeking confidential Bureau material.
Who the CFPB Is Looking For
The listing requires at least one year of litigation experience, but applicants should expect the level of responsibility to depend on the CN grade for which they are considered.
A strong resume should show the type of litigation handled, the candidate’s direct responsibility for written filings, discovery, hearings or appeals, and any experience advising clients on legal or regulatory risk.
Why Federal Agency Experience Can Help
Experience with administrative law, financial regulation, government litigation or other public-law matters can be useful because CFPB cases can involve challenges to federal rulemaking, supervision and enforcement.
However, applicants should focus on the actual work they performed rather than relying on a broad employer name or practice-area label. The Bureau is specifically recruiting litigators who can handle high-stakes matters.
Salary and Location
The posted salary range is $102,625 to $188,161. The position is based in Washington, DC, within the Legal Division’s Office of Litigation.
Because the Bureau is recruiting across several grade levels, the final pay level will depend on the position and the candidate’s qualifications.
What Makes the Work High Stakes
The Litigation Attorney may work on cases challenging CFPB rulemaking, supervisory actions, enforcement activity or agency operations. Those matters can raise statutory and constitutional questions, so the attorney needs to be comfortable working with complex records, tight deadlines and legal issues that can affect how the Bureau carries out its mission.
The role also has an advisory side. Attorneys counsel CFPB leadership and senior staff on compliance and litigation risk, meaning the job requires the ability to explain legal exposure and practical options to decision-makers, not only prepare courtroom filings.
Federal Partner and Administrative Work
The listing specifically mentions collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. It also includes reviewing unfavorable court decisions to determine whether an appeal should be recommended.
Other responsibilities include drafting final determinations on administrative Freedom of Information Act appeals and helping the Bureau respond to subpoenas seeking confidential CFPB material. Applicants with experience involving agency records, privilege, administrative litigation or federal regulatory matters should describe that work clearly.
How to Apply
The CFPB instructs interested candidates to email a current resume to CFPB_LD_Careers@cfpb.gov. Applicants should follow the Bureau’s job page for any updated instructions or additional information.
Apply through the official application page
Applications can be submitted to: CFPB_LD_Careers@cfpb.gov
Official source: View vacancy notice