General Attorney (TR) (Bureau of Consumer Protection)

Summary

The Bureau of Consumer Protection investigates and litigates civil actions to enforce federal consumer protection laws. For more information visit, https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc.

Duties

The positions are located in the Division of Advertising Practices, Division of Enforcement, Division of Financial Practices, Division of Marketing Practices, Northeast Regional office (New York), Southwest Regional office (Dallas), Western Region Los Angeles Regional office, and Western Region San Francisco Regional office. As a General Attorney (Trade Regulation), you will: - 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.

Qualifications and evaluation

You will be evaluated based on the overall strength of your credentials as demonstrated by your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and experience. The most qualified candidates will be selected for interviews, which will also be considered in making the final decision. Application of Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Federal Trade Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. If you are eligible for veterans' preference, you are encouraged to include that information in your cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214 or other substantiating documents) to your submission.

Education

THIS POSITION HAS AN EDUCATION REQUIRMENT: You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

How to apply

Please visit the Bureau of Consumer Protection's Career website at Careers in the Bureau of Consumer Protection | Federal Trade Commission (link https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/bureau-consumer-protection/careers-bureau-consumer-protection) to apply to this FTC job opportunity. Applications will only be accepted by following the instructions provided on the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection Careers website. Applications will not be accepted via this posting.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter,- REQUIRED Writing Sample, - REQUIRED Graduate Transcript(s), if the position has an education requirement - REQUIRED Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g., DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF- 15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.) Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)

Additional information

Unofficial transcripts will be accepted as part of your application package, however, if selected official transcripts must be submitted prior to establishing a start date. Please note this is a public notice flyer, please visit the Bureau of Consumer Protection's website at "Careers in the Bureau of Consumer Protection | Federal Trade Commission". (the link is https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc/bureaus-offices/bureau-consumer-protection/careers-bureau-consumer-protection)