Summary
The Consumer Protection Branch is seeking an Assistant Director to lead investigations and the litigation of cases in district courts throughout the country. The Branch pursues both criminal and civil enforcement actions in matters of national importance related to consumer fraud schemes; food, drug, and product safety; prescription drug diversion; and data privacy.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
United States Citizens
Duties
The Consumer Protection Branch seeks an Assistant Director to lead a broad range of civil and criminal litigation. The incumbent will supervise trial attorneys and staff in all phases of discovery and litigation, including use of the grand jury and civil investigative tools, 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, Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Defense Criminal Investigative Service. 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, Assistant Directors will be expected to handle personally the Branch's most complicated and important matters. Assistant Director also may defend 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.
As a member of the Branch's management team, each 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. Each Assistant Director will be responsible for managing administrative and personnel responsibilities, leading trainings, serving on committees, and engaging with Department leadership. This is a supervisory position.
For more information about the Consumer Protection Branch visit: https://www.justice.gov/civil/consumer-protection-branch.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
- Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable
- May require completion of a fourteen month trial period, subject to extension, pending the completion and adjudication of your background check.
- 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 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.
- Financial Disclosure: If selected, you will be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
- Upon conversion to a permanent appointment with the Department, all Department attorneys are subject to a two-year trial period.
Qualifications
Applicants must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law and be a member in good standing of a bar association 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 GS-15 level. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
Applicants must have excellent writing and advocacy skills as well as superior negotiation and interpersonal skills. Successful applicants will be highly motivated, exhibit sound judgment and creativity, and have several years of active litigation experience. Judicial clerkship experience, at least seven years of post J.D. experience, and familiarity with the federal statutes enforced by the Consumer Protection Branch is strongly preferred.
Education
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov.
OR
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this opportunity announcement. If you are qualified for this position, your resume will be sent forward to the hiring official for consideration.
Please Note: The Selecting Official may select additional candidates if more positions become available within 120 days after the closing date of the vacancy.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter highlighting interest and unique qualifications
- Resume showing relevant experience.
- Writing Sample (not more than 10 pages in length)
- DD-214 and/or veteran documentation, (if applicable).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (not more than 10 pages in length). If you are claiming veterans preference, you must also submit your DD-214, and/or other documentation that you may have.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by email to: Consumer.Protection@usdoj.gov.
On the subject line, please put CPB - Affirmative Trial Attorney Application.
Applicants may also send their materials by commercial courier service, (FedEx or UPS) to:
Ms. Lory Alexander
U.S. Department of Justice
Consumer Protection Branch
450 5th St., NW, Ste. 6400
Washington, D.C. 20530
No telephone calls, please.
Next steps
Once your application is received you will be sent an acknowledgement email and subsequent emails throughout the process to notify you of your disposition and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interview are required you will be contacted.
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