Supervisory Trial Attorney - Washington, United States - US Offices, Boards and Divisions

US Offices, Boards and Divisions
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The Consumer Protection Branch is seeking an Assistant Director to lead a broad range of criminal litigation focusing specifically on violations of the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) and Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

The Assistant Director will supervise trial attorneys and staff in all phases of criminal discovery and litigation, including use of the grand jury, the preparation of appropriate pleadings, and the handling of motions and trials before U.S.

District Courts. He or she also will work closely with U.S. Attorneys' Offices and federal law enforcement partners, including the FDA, FBI, DEA, Postal Inspection Service, and Homeland Security Investigations.

Each Assistant Director will have responsibility as well for coordinating multi-component and international matters and initiatives, and he or she will represent the United States in direct negotiations with opposing counsel.

In addition to supervising matters, the Assistant Director will be expected to personally handle the Branch's most complicated and important matters.

The Assistant Director also may supervise the defense of criminal convictions and sentences on appeal.


Areas of enforcement emphasis for the Branch include: adulterated and misbranded food, drugs, tobacco, and medical devices; the prescription opioid crisis; fraud schemes affecting older Americans and U.S.

service members; and deceptive trade practices and data privacy.

This is a supervisory position.

As a member of the Branch's management team, the Assistant Director will help guide select Branch initiatives and develop policies.

He or she further will be expected to review and opine on regulatory and legislative proposals related to public health and safety, and to advise U.S.

Attorneys' Offices on considered prosecutions under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and other federal laws.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for managing administrative and personnel responsibilities, leading trainings, serving on committees, and engaging with Department leadership.

The Assistant Director will delegate assignments to staff, plan and assign work to subordinates, evaluate work performance, and participate in the selection and training of staff members.


Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
  • You will be required to complete a preemployment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
  • Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable
  • 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.
  • It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drugfree workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment.
  • Financial Disclosure: If selected, you will be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

Qualifications:


  • Applicants must be a graduate 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 the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
  • Applicants must possess a J.D. degree; be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction); have at least four years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS15 level. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
  • Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in appellate work, excellent writing and analytical skills, and an exceptional academic background. Federal judicial clerkship experience is highly desirable.

Education:

OR

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.


Additional information:


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.


  • Benefits
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