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The United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, is seeking highly qualified attorneys to serve as Trial Attorneys in three of its civil enforcement and litigation sections based in Washington DC. These sections are responsible for civil antitrust enforcement and litigation, competition advocacy, and competition policy in multiple sectors of the economy as described below:
Learn more about this agency03/30/2020 to 04/13/2020
$86,335 - $170,800 per year
GS 12 - 15
4 vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel - Domestic and international travel may be required for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
15
No
Yes
E20-07-O05
564206300
Relocation expenses WILL NOT be authorized.
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.
The Antitrust Division participates in the E-Verify program.
This is a non-supervisory, position outside the bargaining unit.
This appointment is in the Excepted Service, and is subject to a one-year trial period in accordance with 5 CFR 316.304.
Please Note: Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
Applicants must submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience and a description of significant federal cases litigated, and your role in them), a resume, and a writing sample/brief (not to exceed 15 pages). If you are a current or recent Federal employee, you must submit a performance appraisal issued within the last 12 months, or if none exists, a statement to that effect, and a copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Karen Jung at Karen.Jung@usdoj.gov or (202) 514-8885 to obtain an alternative application.
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 veteran's 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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
Once your completed application has been received, the Antitrust Division will conduct an evaluation of qualifications and rank the applications in comparison to those received. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
After extending a tentative job offer and receiving acceptance by the selectee, we will conduct an employment
suitability/security background investigation to confirm that the selectee meets all requirements to fill the position. We expect to make a final job offer once all such reviews have been completed.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/564206300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy? The Antitrust Division has an opening for Trial Attorneys to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process.
The Division's work ranges over the entire spectrum of the U.S. economy. Its merger and civil enforcement cases can affect the structure and performance of an entire industry, and its criminal enforcement detects and punishes white-collar antitrust crimes that rob American consumers.
We place a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspective and encourage applications from all interested eligible candidates, including candidates from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, women, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.