The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition is seeking experienced attorneys interested in competition enforcement. Opportunities are in the following enforcement divisions, depending on agency need: Mergers I, Mergers II, Mergers, III, Mergers IV, Anticompetitive Practices I, Anticompetitive Practices II, Health Care, and Technology Enforcement. Additional information can be found at: Inside the Bureau of Competition and Opportunities for Practicing Attorneys.

Duties

As an attorney in the Bureau of Competition, you will have the opportunity to practice civil law enforcement across the legal spectrum - from case generation and investigation to prosecuting matters in administrative and federal courts. Successful attorneys demonstrate strong initiative and the ability to immerse themselves in new industries and technologies, with excellent legal research, oral communication, and writing skills. They should also have practical business acumen and the ability to apply this knowledge within an antitrust legal and economic framework. Highly successful attorneys demonstrate the ability to work effectively with colleagues in a non-hierarchical team structure, exercise independent judgment, and exhibit a commitment to the mission and work of the Bureau of Competition and the Federal Trade Commission. More specifically, incumbents of this position will: Conduct all phases of antitrust merger or conduct investigations, including making initial determinations as to whether cases should be investigated, identifying legal theories and plans for preliminary investigations, obtaining evidence from a variety of sources, and negotiating settlements. Confer with government agencies, public authorities, attorneys, businesspersons, and other members of the public to obtain information relevant to Commission investigations and to provide them with information on matters of law, Commission procedures, and policy; develop and draft letters, memoranda, and legal documents including complaints, subpoenas, and orders. Prepare antitrust cases for trial by securing and preparing evidence; conferring with witnesses; participating in pretrial conferences, administrative or judicial hearings, and settlement negotiations; and examining and cross-examining witnesses.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
• This position is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.
• Possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory - US, PR, DC.
• The position may be subject to completion of a two-year trial period.
• This position is not in the bargaining unit.
• This position is designated as eligible for remote work. If selected, you must be approved for remote work prior to onboarding in accordance with FTC's Workplace Flexibilities Policy.
• If approved for remote work or telework from a regional office, your salary may change based on your official duty station.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements Applicants must have attained the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing skills and be able to work effectively with other people, exercise sound judgment, and exhibit a strong interest in the work of the agency. Additional Requirements GS-12 Positions For appointments to attorney positions: active member of the bar in good standing and 12 months of legal experience after graduation from law school. GS-13 Positions For appointments to attorney positions: active member of the bar in good standing and 24 months of legal experience after graduation from law school. GS-14 Positions For appointments to attorney positions: active member of the bar in good standing and 42 months of legal experience after graduation from law school. GS-15 Positions For attorney appointments: active member of the bar in good standing and 60 months of legal experience after graduation from law school. Note: Legal and nonlegal experience gained in the Federal Government before completing law school does not satisfy post law school experience requirements. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: FOREIGN EDUCATION

Contacts

• Address Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite H-723 Washington, DC 20580 US
• Name: Keonnie Daniel
• Phone: 2023263301
• Email: [email protected]