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Trial Attorney
Offices, Boards and Divisions · Posted 57 days ago
About the Role
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 Trial Attorneys 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?
What You'll Do
- →The United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, is seeking highly qualified attorneys to serve as Trial Attorneys in its Appellate Section, based in Washington, DC.
- →The Appellate Section is an active office that deals routinely with complex issues on the cutting edge of civil and criminal enforcement of the antitrust laws and related statutes.
- →For one position we are seeking someone with a background in criminal law.
- →These positions are in Washington, DC.
- →The Appellate Section represents the United States in the courts of appeals in all Division enforcement proceedings and as amicus curiae in select private antitrust actions.
- →As a Trial Attorney in the Appellate office, you will: Represent the United States in cases to which it is a party or is participating as amicus curiae in the courts of appeals, including the most complex cases; analyzing all relevant legal, factual, and strategic issues presented.
- →Prepare briefs, motions, responses, and other necessary filings, ensuring compliance with all applicable rules.
- →Present oral arguments.
- →Consult as appropriate with trial counsel, Division supervisors, senior Division managers, representatives of other Division components, agency counsel, and counsel for other affected components.
- →Negotiate with opposing counsel, agency counsel, and court officials, as appropriate.
- →In conjunction with the Office of the Solicitor General, represent the United States in cases to which it is a party or participating as amicus curiae in the Supreme Court.
- →Make recommendations as to whether review should be sought in the courts of appeals or the Supreme Court in cases to which the United States is a party.
- →Make recommendations as to whether the United States should participate, and as to the position it should take, as amicus curiae in private cases, including cases involving highly complex issues of substantial precedential significance.
- →Prepare memoranda, in connection with potential trials and appeals, analyzing all relevant legal, factual, policy, and strategic issues; consult with affected components of the Division, Department, and other Executive Branch components, as well as Division supervisors and agency counsel.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to be considered for this position.
- ✓You may be required to complete a pre-employment security screening to initiate your background investigation, which includes a drug screening.
- ✓Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion and adjudication of your investigation.
- ✓You must submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement.
- ✓SELECTIVE SERVICE: All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service (see 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 position is ineligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.
- ✓This is a full-time, non-supervisory appointment in the excepted service, subject to a one-or-two-year trial period in accordance with 5 CFR Part 11.
- ✓The Antitrust Division participates in the E-Verify program.
- ✓You must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree to qualify for consideration as an Attorney for the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division.
Personality Fit
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