Trial Attorney

Duties
The Antitrust Division's (Division) Civil Enforcement Program is seeking highly qualified trial attorneys committed to vigorous enforcement of the antitrust laws across the American economy. The Division is particularly interested in attorneys experienced with competition issues related to, agriculture, technology, healthcare, and finance.
Many positions across the Civil Enforcement Program may be filled in response to this ad. In particular:
Chicago Office: The Division has now established a formal presence for the Civil Enforcement Program in Chicago. The Division seeks multiple attorneys interested in civil enforcement of the antitrust laws and related statutes to protect competition in the agricultural supply chain, including prosecuting civil antitrust enforcement actions against anticompetitive mergers and conduct, and enforcing related statutes such as the Packers and Stockyards Act. Attorneys hired through this ad assigned to the Civil Enforcement Program's Chicago team may initially work primarily virtually and may work on civil antitrust enforcement in other industries, as needed.San Francisco Office: The Division continues to expand the Civil Enforcement Program's presence in San Francisco and seeks multiple attorneys who are interested in civil antitrust investigations and enforcement actions across different industries, particularly focusing on developing technology. While the San Francisco Office has both a civil and a criminal enforcement portfolio, this hiring announcement seeks candidates who will work on the office's civil enforcement efforts.Healthcare: Protecting competition in healthcare is one of the Division's top priorities.As part of its commitment to enforcement in this crucial industry, the Division seeks multiple attorneys with an interest and background in healthcare issues to work with the Healthcare and Consumer Products Section. Attorneys with expertise in healthcare hired through this announcement will also have the chance to work with the Division's Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion.Financial Services, Financial Technology, and Banking: Traditional financial institutions-credit and debit cards, and banks-and new financial technology firms play significant roles in the American economy and the lives of individual consumers. Robust competition in these areas is crucial to ensuring the best environment possible for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and consumers. The Division continues to work to protect competition across these industries, and in products and services such as real estate, book and e-book publishing, concert ticketing and venues, and advertising. The Division seeks multiple attorneys with interests and backgrounds in these areas to work with the Financial Services, Fintech, and Banking Section.Civil Conduct Task Force: The Division's Civil Conduct Task Force has been at the forefront of investigating and prosecuting civil nonmerger matters across a broad range of industries, with particular focus on technology, agriculture, and labor. For example, in recent years the Civil Conduct Task Force has challenged salary caps, monopolies in digital markets, and agreements to share competitively sensitive information. The Division seeks multiple attorneys with interests and background in investigating and litigating civil conduct cases to work with the Civil Conduct Task Force.
While hiring through this ad will focus on the areas described above, the Division welcomes applications from attorneys interested in civil antitrust enforcement related to any area of the economy. Other units that may make selections from this advertisement include the Defense, Industrials, and Aerospace Section, which enforces the civil antitrust laws in the defense, avionics and aeronautics, industrial equipment, metals and mining, and waste industries; the Media, Entertainment, and Communications Section, which enforces the civil antitrust laws in the broadcast media, television and film production, streaming services, professional and amateur sports, and telecommunications industries; the Technology and Digital Platforms Section, which enforces the civil antitrust laws in internet-related businesses and computer hardware and software industries; and the Transportation, Energy, and Agriculture Section, which enforces the antitrust laws in the aviation, shipping, hotel, restaurant, travel services, electricity, oil field services, and agricultural industries. Also, in addition to enforcing the antitrust laws in healthcare, the Healthcare and Consumer Products Section enforces antitrust laws in consumer products, including apparel, appliances, beer, cosmetics, dairy, and paper among others, and welcomes applicants with an interest and background in these industries.Requirements Conditions of Employment
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.
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 choosingThis is a full time, permanent appointment, not eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit.This is a non-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 beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. Also, a writing sample and a combination of three to five business and academic references may be requested of individuals identified as best qualified, to be forwarded to the selecting official along with your application package, upon referral.
Qualifications
Trial attorneys in the Division's Civil Enforcement Program are responsible for a wide range of investigative, litigation, and trial work. They may review mergers, conduct pre-complaint investigations, engage in post-complaint litigation, and participate in trials. Trial attorneys are also frequently responsible for building relationships with other federal, state, and international enforcers and for advocacy for policies that ensure innovative and competitive marketplaces. Trial attorneys in the Civil Enforcement Program frequently grapple with challenging cases involving complex technologies, rapidly changing industries, rising barriers to entry, and evolving regulatory landscapes.
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), and have at least one and a half years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify for the GS-13 level, two and a half years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify for the GS-14 level, and at least four years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-15 level;Have experience in the investigation of potential civil antitrust violations, or general federal litigation experience, including civil cases; andDemonstrate excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
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.
Please note: Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. Also, a writing sample and a combination of three to five business and academic references may be requested of individuals identified as best qualified, to be forwarded to the selecting official along with your application package, upon referral.
Education
You must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree to qualify for consideration as a Trial Attorney (Civil) for the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division.
Additional informationAdditional information about the Antitrust Division can be found at . Additional information about the Civil Enforcement Program can be found at .
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.Fair & Transparent
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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.
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.
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