This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/579934300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
09/28/2020 to 10/02/2020
$86,335 - $157,709 per year
GS 12 - 14
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - 2 Years
Full-Time
Excepted
15
No
Yes
E20-12-O05
579934300
The United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, is seeking highly qualified attorneys to serve as Trial Attorney for Digital Markets in the Technology & Financial Services civil section based in Washington, DC. Attorneys will work on the Department of Justice's review of business practices of market-leading online platforms, including any associated investigations or enforcement actions. In addition to the normal duties of a Trial Attorney, Digital Markets Counsel will have specialized training opportunities to gain expertise in both digital technologies and the application of antitrust law to platform markets.
This is a term appointment for a two-year period. At the end of this period the appointment may be extended up to an additional two years for a total of four years. Extension of the appointment beyond two years is at the sole discretion of the agency.
The Technology & Financial Services civil section is responsible for civil antitrust enforcement and litigation, competition advocacy, and competition policy in high-tech sectors of the economy, including products or services that commercialize data, utilize online distribution, or depend on network effects.
Digital Markets Counsel can expect to focus on matters in high-tech sectors of the economy, including products or services that commercialize data, utilize online distribution, or depend on network effects. Additional information about the Antitrust Division can be found at http://www.justice.gov/atr/
Please Note: Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Also, a writing sample may be requested of individuals identified as best qualified, to be forwarded to the selecting official along with your application package, upon referral.
As Trial Attorney, responsibilities include merger review, other civil investigations, and litigation of anticompetitive conduct as well as public advocacy for policies that ensure an innovative and competitive marketplace. Attorneys in civil sections frequently grapple with challenging cases involving technical complexity, technological change, barriers to entry, and evolving competitive and regulatory landscapes. Successful applicants can expect to be given significant responsibility and have immediate involvement with matters of national importance. The attorneys hired can also expect a collegial and stimulating work environment involving collaboration with highly experienced attorneys and economists on cutting-edge matters and to enjoy the satisfaction of serving the public interest.
You must be a U.S. 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.You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
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.
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 eligible for inclusion in 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.
Applicants must submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience and a description of significant federal cases litigated, and your role in them), and a resume. 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 Marvin Tyler at atr.personnel@usdoj.gov or 202-514-2469 to obtain an alternative application.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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.
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/579934300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Antitrust Division works in the public interest to promote a competitive and productive American economy. ATR's work ranges over the entire spectrum of the U.S. economy. ATR enforces federal antitrust law, pursuing price-fixing and market allocation schemes, investigating mergers that may substantially reduce competition, and investigating other potentially anti competitive conduct. 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.