Civil Trial Attorney

The United States Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division invites applications for Trial Attorney positions in the Civil Enforcement Program based in Washington, DC. Attorneys will handle investigations, litigation, and trial work addressing mergers and antitrust matters across diverse sectors.

Qualified candidates must have a J.D., be admitted to a U.S. bar, and meet experience requirements for GS levels; strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent degree and active bar membership.
• At least one year post-J.D. to qualify at GS-12; more for GS-13/GS-14/GS-15.
• Experience investigating civil antitrust violations or federal litigation.
• Excellent writing, analytical and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review mergers and potential anticompetitive agreements and conduct investigations.
• Engage in post-complaint litigation and participate in trials.
• Handle complex technologies, rapidly changing industries, and evolving regulatory landscapes.

Skills

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent

Bar admission in good standing

Excellent writing

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

The Antitrust Division’s Civil Enforcement Program is seeking qualified 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 financial services. Trial attorneys hired through this announcement will be assigned to a section that is based in Washington DC. Positions across the Civil Enforcement Program may be filled in response to this ad.

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 and potentially anticompetitive agreements and conduct, perform pre-complaint investigations, engage in post-complaint litigation, and participate in trials. 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.

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. or equivalent degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-12 level; one and one-half years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; two and one-half years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-14 level, and/or 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; and
• Demonstrate excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Domestic and international travel may be required.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

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