Summary

The Antitrust Division has openings for 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?

Duties

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The Antitrust Division's Civil Enforcement Program is seeking qualified attorneys committed to vigorous enforcement of the antitrust laws across the American economy. The Division is particularly interested in attorneys experienced with competition issues related to agriculture, technology, healthcare, and financial services. Trial attorneys hired through this announcement will be assigned to a section that is based in Washington DC. Positions across the Civil Enforcement Program may be filled in response to this ad.

Trial attorneys in the Division's Civil Enforcement Program are responsible for a wide range of investigative, litigation, and trial work. They may review mergers and potentially anticompetitive agreements and conduct, perform pre-complaint investigations, engage in post-complaint litigation, and participate in trials. Trial attorneys in the Civil Enforcement Program frequently grapple with challenging cases involving complex technologies, rapidly changing industries, rising barriers to entry, and evolving regulatory landscapes.

Please note: Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

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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:

1. Be a citizen of the United States;
2. Possess a J.D. or equivalent degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-12 level; one and one-half years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; two and one-half years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-14 level, and/or at least four years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-15 level;
3. Have experience in the investigation of potential civil antitrust violations, or general federal litigation experience, including civil cases; and
4. Demonstrate excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

You must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree to qualify for consideration as an Attorney for the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division.

Additional information

For more information about the Antitrust Division's Civil Enforcement Sections and Offices, please see https://www.justice.gov/atr/civil-enforcement. Additional information about the Antitrust Division can be found at http://www.justice.gov/atr/.

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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.