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The Enforcement and Affiliation Litigation Branch brings affirmative litigation in courts throughout the country to protect Americans' health, safety, economic security, and data privacy. The Branch represents the United States by filing lawsuits to enforce consumer protection statutes and to ensure nationwide compliance with the U.S. Constitution and federal law.
Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.
Possessing the minimum post‑law degree legal experience does not guarantee the applicant will be selected at that grade level.
To qualify at the GS‑15 grade level, applicants must have minimum 4 years post‑JD legal experience.
Preferred qualifications:
Applicants should also have excellent academic credentials and outstanding advocacy and legal writing skills. Experience drafting and arguing motions, handling discovery, taking and defending depositions, developing expert witness testimony, and trying cases is highly desirable, as are judicial clerkships. You must also be a U.S. citizen.
Trial Period Statement As a condition of employment for accepting this position in accordance with section 11.5 of Executive Order 14284, you will be required to serve a 2‑year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
your performance and conduct;
the needs and interests of the agency;
whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government;
whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.
Possessing the minimum post‑law degree legal experience does not guarantee the applicant will be selected at that grade level.
To qualify at the GS‑15 grade level, applicants must have minimum 4 years post‑JD legal experience.
Preferred qualifications:
Applicants should also have excellent academic credentials and outstanding advocacy and legal writing skills. Experience drafting and arguing motions, handling discovery, taking and defending depositions, developing expert witness testimony, and trying cases is highly desirable, as are judicial clerkships. You must also be a U.S. citizen.
Trial Period Statement As a condition of employment for accepting this position in accordance with section 11.5 of Executive Order 14284, you will be required to serve a 2‑year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
your performance and conduct;
the needs and interests of the agency;
whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government;
whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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