Trade Regulation Attorney — Consumer Protection Litigator

US Federal Trade Commission; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Trade Commission seeks attorneys to join the Bureau of Consumer Protection. This position requires a JD or LLB and active bar membership, with strong writing, judgment, and collaboration skills.

Career progression spans GS-12 to GS-15, with increasing requirements for legal experience after law school, including research, drafting, and advocacy. Responsibilities include planning and analyzing matters, drafting filings, and potentially participating in hearings, settlements, and

Qualifications

• First professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in a state, DC, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to work with others and exercise sound judgment.
• For GS-12: 12 months of legal experience after graduation; comparable to GS-11.
• For GS-13: 24 months of legal experience after graduation; some experience at GS-12 level.
• For GS-14: 42 months of legal experience; includes independent planning and analysis.
• For GS-15: 60 months of legal experience; outstanding writing and advocacy expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and conduct analysis of matters with policy background information.
• Draft and review motions, subpoenas, complaints, orders, rule proposals, and memoranda.
• Participate in investigational hearings, settlements, and trials where appropriate.
• Represent the agency before groups or in various settings with minimal supervision.

Skills

Excellent writing

Team collaboration

Sound judgment

Interest in agency work

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Job description

The Federal Trade Commission seeks attorneys to join the Bureau of Consumer Protection. This position requires a JD or LLB and active bar membership, with strong writing, judgment, and collaboration skills.

Career progression spans GS-12 to GS-15, with increasing requirements for legal experience after law school, including research, drafting, and advocacy. Responsibilities include planning and analyzing matters, drafting filings, and potentially participating in hearings, settlements, and