USAJOBS · 7 hours ago
General Attorney (Trade Regulation)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$144K/yr - $187K/yr
3+ years expThe Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection is responsible for enforcing federal consumer protection laws. The General Attorney (Trade Regulation) will investigate and litigate civil actions, prepare and prosecute complex cases, and provide legal guidance to various stakeholders.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Make initial determinations as to whether matters should be investigated
Determine legal theories and plans for investigations and litigation and carry them out
Recommend whether cases should be closed, resolved informally or through administrative or federal court settlements, or litigated administratively or in federal court
Investigate matters and engage in all aspects of civil litigation, including preparing cases for trial by securing and preparing evidence; conferring with witnesses; deposing witnesses; drafting motions and legal briefs; drafting and responding to discovery requests; participating in pretrial conferences; examining and cross-examining witnesses; trying cases; and negotiating settlements
Prepare and prosecute difficult, complex, and important cases
Confer with government agencies, public authorities and attorneys, business people and other members of the public, providing them with information on matters of law, Commission procedure and policy
If involved in Take It Down Act enforcement (Division of Privacy and Identity Protection only), investigate sensitive matters, including those involving the publishing of non-consensual intimate visual depictions, including Child Sexual Abuse Material
If involved in Take It Down Act education, outreach, and guidance (Division of Consumer and Business Education only), develop, draft, and deliver highly technical communications with businesses and consumers related to the Take It Down Act mandates using plain language; track, research, and synthesize relevant enforcement cases, technological innovations, and legal developments, including relevant consumer privacy and security issues; and develop and execute a national outreach plan to promote the FTC's Take It Down Act messaging and advice to consumers, businesses, external stakeholders, and legal advocates
Qualification
Required
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
If selected for this position, the agency will evaluate your fitness and whether continuation of employment advances the public interest before extending your appointment beyond the two-year trial period
This position is in the bargaining unit. This position is represented by the National Treasury Employees Union, Local 344
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
For appointments to attorney positions: active member of the bar in good standing and 42 months of legal experience after graduation from law school
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
Benefits
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.
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