Offices, Boards and Divisions
Trial Attorney(Consumer Protection Branch)
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Trial Attorney (Consumer Protection Branch)The Consumer Protection Branch is seeking experienced attorneys to direct investigations and litigate cases. The Branch pursues both criminal and civil enforcement actions related to consumer fraud schemes, prescription drug diversion, hazardous and misbranded products, deceptive trade practices, and data privacy.
Duties
The Consumer Protection Branch is seeking a Trial Attorney to represent the United States in a broad range of criminal and affirmative civil litigation. Charged with safeguarding Americans' health, safety, economic security, and identity integrity, Trial Attorneys at the Branch develop investigations and pursue significant actions throughout the country. In advancing the Branch's mission, Trial Attorneys work closely with U.S. Attorneys' Offices and federal law enforcement partners. Trial Attorneys engage in all phases of discovery and litigation, including using the grand jury and civil investigative tools, preparing appropriate pleadings, and handling motions and trials before U.S. District Courts. Trial Attorneys also have responsibility for coordinating multi-component and international investigations, cases, and initiatives. In addition, Trial Attorneys represent the United States in direct negotiations and discussions with opposing counsel, often related to complex corporate investigations and litigation matters.
Areas of enforcement emphasis for the Branch include: the prescription opioid crisis; fraud schemes affecting older Americans, vulnerable populations, and U.S. servicemembers; adulterated and misbranded food, drugs, tobacco, and medical devices; hazardous consumer products; deceptive trade practices; and data-privacy violations.
In addition, Trial Attorneys review and opine on policy matters and legislative proposals related to public health and safety, and advise U.S. Attorneys' Offices on considered prosecutions under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and other federal laws. Trial Attorneys further have the ability to engage with Department leadership and to participate in training offerings and events.
Salary
$163,964 - $191,900/year
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Must complete a Background Investigation to include drug testing
Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable
May require completion of a fourteen month trial period
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access depending on organizational assignment / duty location.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a J.D. degree earned through graduation from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a bar association of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Applicants must have at least four years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-15 level. You must also be a U.S. citizen.
Applicants must have excellent writing and advocacy skills, as well as superior negotiation and interpersonal skills. Successful applicants will be highly motivated, exhibit sound judgment and creativity, and have several years of active litigation experience. Judicial clerkship experience and familiarity with the enforcement of federal criminal laws is strongly preferred.
Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration.
Education
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see
www.ed.gov . OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume showing relevant experience.
Writing Sample (not more than 10 pages in length)
DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) and/or veteran documentation, (if applicable).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (not more than 10 pages in length). If you are claiming veterans preference, you must also submit your DD-214, and/or other documentation that you may have.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by email to: Consumer.Protection@usdoj.gov. On the subject line, please put CPB - Affirmative Trial Attorney Application.
The suggested submission format is to email a single pdf file of the following required documents, in order:
Cover letter
Resume
Writing sample (not more than 10 pages in length)
(Optional) Veterans' preference DD-214 (Member 4 Copy)/other documentation
Applicants may also send their materials by commercial courier service to:
Ms. Lory AlexanderU.S. Department of JusticeConsumer Protection Branch450 5th St., NW, Ste. 6400Washington, D.C. 20530
No telephone calls, please.
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Duties
The Consumer Protection Branch is seeking a Trial Attorney to represent the United States in a broad range of criminal and affirmative civil litigation. Charged with safeguarding Americans' health, safety, economic security, and identity integrity, Trial Attorneys at the Branch develop investigations and pursue significant actions throughout the country. In advancing the Branch's mission, Trial Attorneys work closely with U.S. Attorneys' Offices and federal law enforcement partners. Trial Attorneys engage in all phases of discovery and litigation, including using the grand jury and civil investigative tools, preparing appropriate pleadings, and handling motions and trials before U.S. District Courts. Trial Attorneys also have responsibility for coordinating multi-component and international investigations, cases, and initiatives. In addition, Trial Attorneys represent the United States in direct negotiations and discussions with opposing counsel, often related to complex corporate investigations and litigation matters.
Areas of enforcement emphasis for the Branch include: the prescription opioid crisis; fraud schemes affecting older Americans, vulnerable populations, and U.S. servicemembers; adulterated and misbranded food, drugs, tobacco, and medical devices; hazardous consumer products; deceptive trade practices; and data-privacy violations.
In addition, Trial Attorneys review and opine on policy matters and legislative proposals related to public health and safety, and advise U.S. Attorneys' Offices on considered prosecutions under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and other federal laws. Trial Attorneys further have the ability to engage with Department leadership and to participate in training offerings and events.
Salary
$163,964 - $191,900/year
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Must complete a Background Investigation to include drug testing
Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable
May require completion of a fourteen month trial period
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access depending on organizational assignment / duty location.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a J.D. degree earned through graduation from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a bar association of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Applicants must have at least four years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-15 level. You must also be a U.S. citizen.
Applicants must have excellent writing and advocacy skills, as well as superior negotiation and interpersonal skills. Successful applicants will be highly motivated, exhibit sound judgment and creativity, and have several years of active litigation experience. Judicial clerkship experience and familiarity with the enforcement of federal criminal laws is strongly preferred.
Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration.
Education
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see
www.ed.gov . OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume showing relevant experience.
Writing Sample (not more than 10 pages in length)
DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) and/or veteran documentation, (if applicable).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (not more than 10 pages in length). If you are claiming veterans preference, you must also submit your DD-214, and/or other documentation that you may have.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by email to: Consumer.Protection@usdoj.gov. On the subject line, please put CPB - Affirmative Trial Attorney Application.
The suggested submission format is to email a single pdf file of the following required documents, in order:
Cover letter
Resume
Writing sample (not more than 10 pages in length)
(Optional) Veterans' preference DD-214 (Member 4 Copy)/other documentation
Applicants may also send their materials by commercial courier service to:
Ms. Lory AlexanderU.S. Department of JusticeConsumer Protection Branch450 5th St., NW, Ste. 6400Washington, D.C. 20530
No telephone calls, please.
#J-18808-Ljbffr