General Attorney (Ethics)

US Federal Trade Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Federal Trade Commission invites applicants to join the Office of the General Counsel as an attorney providing legal counsel on administrative law issues, with a focus on maintaining public trust by advising on federal ethics concerns. The role emphasizes strong writing skills, sound judgement, and collaboration with agency staff in Washington, DC.

Applicants should have a JD or LLB from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar in the

Qualifications

• First professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B.) from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to work with others, exercise sound judgment, and show strong interest in agency work.

Skills

Administrative law experience

Legal writing

Collaboration

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

If you have experience providing legal counsel on administrative law issues and want to play an integral role in maintaining public trust by advising on federal ethics concerns, then consider joining the Office of the General Counsel at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have attained the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing skills and be able to work effectively with other people, exercise sound judgment, and exhibit a strong interest in the work of the agency.

Additional Requirements

GS-14 Positions

For appointments to attorney positions: active member of the bar in good standing and 42 months of legal experience after graduation from law school.

Note: Legal and nonlegal experience gained in the Federal Government before completing law school does not satisfy post law school experience.

requirements.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.