Trial Attorney (Senior Litigation Counsel)
What you'd do
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 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?
Major duties
The United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, is seeking experienced trial lawyers to support and lead significant antitrust litigation matters. The attorneys hired can expect to be given significant responsibility and have immediate involvement with antitrust matters of national importance. As a Trial Attorney (Senior Litigation Counsel) the incumbent will have significant responsibility for leading and supporting teams litigating the Division's merger and non-merger civil matters or criminal prosecutions, which may include: Developing litigation strategy and advising teams on how to adapt to litigation; Drafting and advising on complaints in merger challenges and civil non-merger challenges; Drafting and advising on indictments; Drafting and advising on other court filings; Representing the United States in court hearings and at trial in either, or both, civil and criminal cases; Conducting party, third-party, and expert discovery, including through depositions; Working with industry and economic experts; Preparing orders of proof and related litigation work product; and Leading trial teams. 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.
What you need to qualify
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: Be a citizen of the United States; 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 four years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-15 level; Have experience in the investigation or litigation of potential federal civil or criminal antitrust and/or white-collar criminal violations, or general federal litigation experience, including criminal and/or civil cases; and Demonstrate excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Successful candidates will have: At least seven years of complex litigation experience, including significant trial experience (more than 15 years preferred); Trial team leadership experience as first-chair or second-chair; Significant brief-writing and oral-argument experience; Excellent communication skills; The ability to lead and work effectively in teams of varying experience levels; and Strong legal writing, editing, and analytical skills. Previous antitrust experience is valuable but not required. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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