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JOB OPENINGS FOR EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS – U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) ANTITRUST DIVISION [DEADLINE: JANUARY 28, 2015]

The U.S. DOJ, Antitrust Division, is seeking several highly qualified attorneys to serve as Trial Attorneys in its Washington Criminal I and Criminal II Sections.

Justice seeks to attract, retain, and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from all walks of life. The work environment and atmosphere is open, diverse, collegial, and inclusive. There are active affinity groups for African-American; Asian-American; Hispanic; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT); and Native American employees, which are open to all DOJ employees regardless of background. Justice fosters a work environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences may reach their full potential.

About the Office: These Washington, DC-based criminal offices investigate and litigate criminal antitrust matters, including those involving corporations and individual executives. These Offices handle criminal matters of regional, national, and international scope, and serve as Division liaisons with U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, state attorneys general, federal agency inspector general offices, and other national and international law enforcement agencies.

The Division’s criminal enforcement program investigates and prosecutes bid-rigging, price-fixing, bribery and other fraudulent schemes designed to undermine competition. Successful applicants will have immediate involvement with matters of national importance. The attorney hired can expect a collegial and stimulating environment working with experienced attorneys and economists on cutting-edge matters, as well as the satisfaction of serving the public interest.

Job Description: As a Trial Attorney in the Washington Criminal I or Criminal II Section, responsibilities will include investigation and prosecution of bid-rigging, price-fixing, bribery and other fraudulent schemes designed to undermine competition.

Salary: Candidates are being solicited at the GS-15 level, ranging in pay from $126,245 – $158,700 per annum, commensurate with current salary and experience.

Travel: Domestic and International travel may be required.

Who: Applicants must (1) be a citizen of the U.S., and (2) possess a J.D. or equivalent 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

Where: Liberty Square Building, 450 5th Street NW, Washington, DC 20530

Requirements:

Skills: (1) Have experience in the investigation of potential federal civil or criminal antitrust and/or white collar criminal violations and litigation of such violations, and (2) have litigation experience, including criminal and/or civil cases

Submission components: Applicants must submit (1) a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), (2) a resume, (3) description of significant federal cases litigated, including role in them, and (4) a writing sample/brief (not to exceed 15 pages)

If you are a current or recent Federal employee, you must submit (5) a performance appraisal issued within the last 12 months, or (6) if none exists, a statement to that effect and (7) a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50)

Contact: For additional information about positions with the Division, please contact LaToya Outlaw of the Personnel Staff @ 202.514.2469

Complete details: This and other attorney vacancy announcements available @ justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html

Volunteer legal internships can be found @ justice.gov/legal-careers/volunteer-internship-opportunities

Application: Available through USAJOBS @ usajobs.gov/

Job posting available @ usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/390740200

Additional information about the Antitrust Division: Available @ justice.gov/atr/

EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS (EJW) – AMERICORPS JD PROGRAM [DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS SERVING IN THE PRIORITY AREAS DEFINED BELOW: FEBRUARY 6, 2015]

The EJW AmeriCorps JD Program provides law students with the opportunity to earn a $1,212 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for dedicating 300 hours of service to a qualifying legal project with a nonprofit program or other qualifying organization. The 300 service hours can be completed anytime from when the application is accepted and background check has been initiated through August 31, 2015.

*We will also accept applications beginning in late February from students who provide service during summer 2015 to low-income communities outside of the specified priority areas. More details to come.

SERVICE OVERVIEW:

PRIORITY AREAS: The application is now open for students who serve veterans, military families or victims of disasters, or who focus on removing barriers to employment or housing. Removing barriers to employment or housing can include sealing, expunging, and/or correcting criminal records; correcting credit reports; helping clients to obtain occupational licenses; restoring driver’s licenses that are necessary for work; and/or other applicable services focusing on legal barriers to employment or housing. Some more examples of the type of work students can do within these priority areas include:

• Direct legal services: Intake, legal form preparation, performing client and witness interviews, advocating for clients by telephone and in person, attending hearings, assisting attorneys in legal representation, carrying out legal research and writing
• Outreach and education: Developing and distributing fact sheets, developing and delivering training on legal topics or on how to access legal services, ensuring potential clients are aware of their rights and available services
• Capacity building: Activities which build the capacity of your host organization or other organizations to provide services in the previously specified priority areas, such as an organizational assessment, compiling best practices, organizing focus groups, leading planning committees

*The AmeriCorps program, under the Corporation for National and Community Service, has a list of prohibited activities that cannot be included in the hours of service completed to earn the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. A list of these activities is available @ nationalservice.gov/sites/default/files/documents/acprohibited_activities.pdf

Requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States
• Secure a placement with a host organization prior to submitting application
• Agree to criminal background checks during application
• Serve in any nonprofit within the U.S.
• Supervised by licensed attorney
• Have received less than two full Segal Education Awards for any prior AmeriCorps service
• Not receive more than $4,300 in outside funding for service hours at your organization
• Complete 300 hours of service by August 31, 2015 (all hours must be with one organization)

Contact: Questions may be directed to AmeriCorpsJD@equaljusticeworks.org

Complete details: Available @ equaljusticeworks.org/law-school/americorpsjd

Application: Available @ equaljusticeworks.org/law-school/americorpsjd/apply

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