Trial Attorney (Senior Litigation Counsel)

Summary

The mission of the Antitrust Division is to promote competition by enforcing the antitrust laws to protect economic freedom and opportunity on behalf of the American people.

The Antitrust Division has openings for Senior Litigation Counsel to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process.

Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy?

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/09/2024 to 04/08/2025

• Salary

$160,458 - $191,900 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 15

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Locations

• San Francisco, CA

• Washington, DC

• Chicago, IL

• New York, NY

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent -

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

0905 Attorney

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

E24-03-O05

• Control number

785675500

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

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Duties

The United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, is seeking experienced trial lawyers to support and lead significant competition and antitrust litigation matters. The attorneys hired can expect to be given significant responsibility and have immediate involvement with antitrust matters of importance.

As a Trial Attorney (Senior Litigation Counsel) the incumbent will have significant responsibility for litigating the Division's merger and non-merger matters or criminal prosecutions, which may include:

• Drafting and advising on complaints in merger challenges and civil non-merger challenges;

• Drafting and advising on indictments;

• Drafting and advising on other court filings;

• Representing the United States in court hearings and at trial in either, or both, civil and criminal cases;

• Developing litigation strategy and advising teams on how to adapt to litigation;

• Conducting party, third-party, and expert discovery, including through depositions;

• Working with industry and economic experts;

• Preparing orders of proof and related litigation work product; and

• Leading and supporting trial teams.

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 from this announcement. 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.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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 http://www.sss.gov/). 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 choosing

• This 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.

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. degree or equivalent, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction) and, have at least four years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-15 level;

• Have experience in the investigation of potential federal civil or criminal antitrust and/or white-collar criminal violations, or general federal litigation experience, including criminal and/or civil cases; and

• Demonstrate excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Successful candidates will have:

• At least seven years of complex litigation experience, including significant trial experience (more than 15 years preferred);

• Trial team leadership experience as first-chair or second-chair;

• Significant brief-writing and oral-argument experience;

• Excellent communication skills;

• The ability to lead and work effectively in teams; and

• Strong legal writing, editing, and analytical skills.

• Previous antitrust experience is valuable but not required.

Education

You must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree to qualify for consideration as a Trial Attorney (Senior Litigation Counsel) for the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division.

Additional information

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

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants

DOJ EEO Statement/Policy

OPM Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement

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Veterans Information

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

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 conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

This and selected other legal position announcements can be found at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers.