General Attorney (TR) (Antitrust Law Enforcement)

US Federal Trade Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Federal Trade Commission invites applications for experienced attorneys to join the Litigation Group in the Bureau of Competition. The role focuses on federal district court litigation in coordination with FTC offices. Applicants must hold a law degree (J.D.

or LL.B.) and be an active member of the bar in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction, including DC. For GS-15 level, strong writing and oral advocacy are essential, with significant post–law school experience and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.

Responsibilities

• Litigate in federal district court in collaboration with the Bureau’s offices.
• Represent the agency before groups and in major cases at all stages of litigation.
• Demonstrate excellent writing skills and strong oral advocacy, with sound judgment.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Judgment

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D./LL.B.

Job description

The FTC's Bureau of Competition enforces the nation's antitrust laws, which form the foundation of our free market economy. The Bureau of Competition is seeking experienced attorneys to fill a vacancy in its Litigation Group, focused on federal district court litigations in collaboration with the Bureau's various offices. Additional information can be found at: https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/bureau-competition/inside-bureau-competition
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-15 Positions
For attorney appointments: active member of the bar in good standing and 60 months of legal experience after graduation from law school. At least 18 months of your legal experience after graduation from law school must be comparable to the GS-14 level.
To qualify for the GS-15 level: Qualifying experience at the GS-15 level includes examples such as being an outstanding writer and highly effective oral advocate. You must also exercise sound judgment, supervise, work well with, and motivate others, and make decided contributions to the work of the office. You must function independently and your work should not require close supervision or substantive review. Your supervisor(s) must have complete confidence in your judgment. At this level, you should be recognized for your competence. These attorneys should be able to represent the agency before any group or in any setting, and to effectively manage the preparation and trial of virtually any major case, all stages in the appeal of such a case, or conduct evaluation and analysis of the most complex cases of major significance for which little if any precedent exists.
Note: Legal and nonlegal experience gained in the Federal Government before completing law school does not satisfy post law school experience.
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.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.