Trial Attorney (Senior Litigation Counsel)

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. degree or equivalent, 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 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; and Strong legal writing, editing, and analytical skills. Previous antitrust experience is valuable but not required.
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 Senior Litigation Counsel 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?