Duties

As Deputy Director of Civil Litigation, responsibilities will include:

• Serving as an advisor on civil litigation to the Director of Litigation, Assistant Attorney General, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, and staff in the Division's litigating sections and offices and leading and managing the implementation of civil litigation strategies and tactics.
• Participating in conferences with senior officials in the Division and presenting opinions and advice as to the positions to be taken by the Division and the Department.
• Utilizing extensive training and experience to provide subject matter guidance to Division managers, attorneys, paralegals, and other staff on civil litigation principles and procedures.
• Leading and managing civil trial and/or hearing strategy with legal staffs and, if necessary, must be prepared to take over any civil litigation matters in the courtroom and independently handling arguments of major issues or negotiations with defense counsel.
• Reviewing recommendations for changes to or implementing Division civil litigation policy as identified by the Director of Litigation.
• Supervising and evaluating the work of all Senior Litigation Counsel and other subordinate staff and making recommendations for promotion, employment, and separation.
• Serving as a Division representative to interagency working groups and task forces concerned with civil litigation and enforcement activities relating to the Division's mission.

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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
• You may be required to take and successfully clear a drug test.
• You must submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement.
• You must meet all time-in-grade and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• SELECTIVE SERIVCE: All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service (see http://www.sss.gov/ ). If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing
• This is a full time, permanent appointment, not eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit.
• This appointment is subject to a two-year trial period. Time served in a temporary, term or other not-to-exceed appointment is not counted toward completion of the required trial period.
• The Antitrust Division participates in the E-Verify program.
• When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
• Applications mailed using government postage and/or internal federal government mailing systems are in violation of agency and postal regulations and will not be accepted.
• Please note: Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Also, a writing sample may be requested of individuals identified as best qualified, to be forwarded to the selecting official along with your application package, upon referral.

Qualifications

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 U.S.;

Possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least four years of post-J.D. experience; and

Have significant and wide-ranging, investigation, litigation and enforcement experience and expertise, including a significant background in antitrust law and excellent communication skills.

A significant background in antitrust law.

Excellent communications skills.

A minimum of five years of civil litigation experience; candidates with seven or more years of experience are preferred.

First or second chair responsibility in a minimum of five trials or substantial evidentiary hearings and experience managing large litigation teams.

Significant experience taking and defending fact and expert witness depositions.

The ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a senior management team responsible for the Division's overall civil enforcement efforts.

Strong legal editing, writing, and analytical skills.

Significant experience working with economists or other expert witnesses.

Significant experience supervising and managing attorneys and paralegals.

Education

You must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree to qualify for consideration as an attorney for the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division.

Additional information

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination based on color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by- case basis.

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