Customs and International Trade Attorney

About the Firm

The Driscoll Firm, LLC is a national litigation firm with offices in San Juan, Chicago, St. Louis, Raleigh, and Atlanta. The Firm handles complex, high\-stakes matters including mass tort product liability, class actions, terrorism litigation under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, environmental contamination cases, and large\-scale federal claims processes. The Firm has secured over $2\.079 billion in judgments against the Islamic Republic of Iran, represented more than 1,500 victims in the DOJ’s Backpage Remission Program, and served as class counsel in settlements exceeding $146 million.

The Opportunity

The Firm seeks an experienced customs and international trade attorney to lead or co\-lead a new practice area focused on customs litigation and tariff recovery. This is a ground\-floor opportunity to build a significant practice within a firm that has the infrastructure, client development capabilities, and litigation experience to support high\-volume work at national scale.

Responsibilities

* Manage the full lifecycle of IEEPA tariff refund claims from client intake through recovery, including eligibility evaluation, data review, filing strategy, and refund distribution

* File and manage cases at the U.S. Court of International Trade, including protective actions, motions, and coordination with Judge Eaton’s consolidated docket

* Prepare and oversee CBP protest filings on liquidated entries within the 180\-day statutory window

* Oversee preparation of CAPE portal submissions, including review of ACE data, entry summaries, HTS classifications, CSV files, and liquidation tracking

* Coordinate with customs brokers and CPAs who provide professional review of the Firm’s work product on behalf of clients

* Monitor and advise on evolving CIT rulings, CBP guidance, CAPE system developments, and protest/liquidation deadlines across the client portfolio

* Manage high\-volume case portfolios involving potentially hundreds of clients with thousands of entries, each with individualized deadlines

* Support client development efforts by speaking credibly to importers, customs brokers, accountants, and trade associations about the refund process and the Firm’s capabilities

* Advise clients on related issues including tariff pass\-through disputes, customer claims for refund sharing, and contractual obligations

Required Qualifications

• 5–10 years of customs and international trade law experience

* Admission to the bar of the U.S. Court of International Trade (or ability to obtain admission promptly)

* Substantive knowledge of customs law, including the customs entry lifecycle, liquidation, protests under 19 U.S.C. § 1514, CIT jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1581, and reliquidation under 19 U.S.C. § 1520

* Hands\-on experience with CBP systems and procedures, including ACE, HTS classifications, entry summaries (CBP Form 7501\), protest filings, Post\-Summary Corrections, ACH enrollment, and CBP Form 4811 designations

* CIT litigation experience, including filing and managing cases, familiarity with CIT rules and procedures, and comfort appearing before CIT judges

* Ability to manage high\-volume, data\-driven case portfolios with individualized deadlines across a large number of clients and entries

• Strong organizational and project management skills

* Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to explain complex customs procedures to non\-specialist clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at CBP, DOJ International Trade Field Office, or as a CIT law clerk
• Existing relationships within the customs broker and international trade community
• Experience with duty drawback, bonded warehouse, or Foreign Trade Zone programs

* Familiarity with the IEEPA tariff litigation, including the Learning Resources, V.O.S. Selections, and Atmus Filtration cases

* Business development experience, including presenting at industry events, trade association meetings, or client seminars

• Licensed customs broker credential (in addition to law license)

Compensation \& Structure

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. The position may be structured as full\-time, of counsel, or contract depending on the candidate’s preference and circumstances. The Firm is open to flexible arrangements for the right candidate.

Given the contingency nature of the IEEPA refund practice, compensation may include a combination of base salary, performance\-based bonuses tied to client acquisition and recoveries, and/or a percentage of contingency fees generated.

Location

The Firm has offices in San Juan (PR), Chicago (IL), St. Louis (MO), Raleigh (NC), and Atlanta (GA). This position can be based in any of these offices or performed remotely.

How to Apply

Submit your resume, a brief cover letter describing your customs and trade law experience, and a writing sample to:

John J. Driscoll

john@thedriscollfirm.com

The Driscoll Firm, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Customs and International Trade: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Work Location: Remote