Trial Attorney

1 month ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

The Washington Criminal Section investigates and litigates criminal antitrust matters, handles criminal matters of national and international scope, and serves as the Division's liaison with U.S. attorneys, state attorneys general, and other regional law enforcement agencies. The Division's criminal enforcement program investigates and prosecutes bid-rigging, price-fixing, market allocation, and bribery and other fraudulent schemes designed to undermine competition.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Upon selection, the candidate selected for this position will be placed on a three year Management Detail as Assistant Chief of the Division's Washington Criminal Section. Prior to the end of the three-year period, the Management Detail will be re-posted. If the selectee is not re-selected for this position at the end of the three- year period, the selectee will return to the position of Trial Attorney.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • You must be a US citizen to be considered for this position.
  • You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
  • You may be required to take and successfully clear a drug test.
  • You must submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement.
  • SELECTIVE SERIVCE: All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service (see ). If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
  • DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing
  • This is a full time, permanent appointment, not eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit.
  • This is a supervisory appointment, subject to a two-year trial period. Time served in a temporary, term or other not-to-exceed appointment is not counted toward completion of the required trial period.
  • The Antitrust Division participates in the E-Verify program.
  • Please note: Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Also, a writing sample may be requested of individuals identified as best qualified, to be forwarded to the selecting official along with your application package, upon referral.

    Qualifications

    Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the position qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this position, your resume and supporting documentation will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. To qualify, an applicant must:
  • Be a citizen of the United States;
  • Possess a J.D. degree or equivalent, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction), have at least four years of post-J.D legal experience. The successful applicant will have significant, wide-ranging legal experience and expertise in a law enforcement environment, including:
    • Significant experience working effectively with staff in the investigation and prosecution of antitrust or related white-collar criminal matters;
    • Strong federal litigation experience;
    • The ability to identify quickly and to describe succinctly, orally and in writing, the salient legal issues in complex Division investigations;
    • Demonstrated experience in representing the Division or other Department components to other government organizations and private sector companies and firms;
    • The ability to work closely as part of a management team with oversight of the Division's matters and to work effectively with Division employees in all areas;
    • Experience managing or leading groups of attorneys, including formal or informal mentoring of less-experienced attorneys; and
    • Thorough knowledge of and up-to-date experience in applying the full range of policies and procedures governing the investigation of civil or criminal matters within the Division.

      Education

      You must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree to qualify for consideration as a Trial Attorney for the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division.

      Additional information

      The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination based on color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

      It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by- case basis.

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