Trial Attorney - San Francisco, United States - Department Of Justice

Description

Summary

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?

Duties

The United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, is seeking experienced trial lawyers to support and lead significant competition and antitrust litigation matters. The attorneys hired can expect to be given significant responsibility and have immediate involvement with antitrust matters of importance.

As a Trial Attorney (Senior Litigation Counsel) the incumbent will have significant responsibility for litigating the Division's merger and non-merger matters or criminal prosecutions, which may include:

• 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;
• Developing litigation strategy and advising teams on how to adapt to litigation;
• 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 and supporting trial teams.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Please note: Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Also, a writing sample and a combination of three to five business and academic references may be requested of individuals identified as best qualified, to be forwarded to the selecting official along with your application package, upon referral.