Summary
The Consumer Protection Branch is seeking trial attorneys to conduct and supervise e-discovery reviews with primary focus on the Branch's large civil investigation and litigation matters. The Branch pursues both criminal and civil enforcement actions related to consumer fraud schemes, prescription drug diversion, hazardous and misbranded products, deceptive trade practices, and data privacy.
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Duties
The Consumer Protection Branch is seeking qualified attorneys for permanent positions as Trial Attorneys in the Branch Support Unit. Trial Attorneys specializing in e-discovery will:
- Conduct and supervise e-discovery document reviews, including large-scale electronic document review projects for the Branch's civil and criminal matters;
- Conduct and supervise privilege reviews and privilege logging processes, including waiver and claw back implementation;
- Develop electronic document review instructions, ESI protocols, and related trainings for e-discovery review teams;
- Manage the document production process for Branch case teams, including interfacing with litigation support contractors and internal staff on both sending and ingesting productions;
- Understand and implement technology assisted review methodologies;
- Prepare for depositions, discovery motions practice, brief writing and trial by identifying and analyzing relevant factual issues;
- Maintain and improve e-discovery review databases and other systems for Branch case teams;
- Take proactive measures to identify and address the e-discovery needs of Branch litigation teams;
- Litigate issues related to discovery and privilege protocols before federal courts, handling briefing and argument;
- Keep abreast of electronic discovery developments and assisting Branch attorneys in understanding those developments;
- Participate in Division-wide, Department-wide, or interagency working groups related to electronic discovery;
- Advise prosecutors and supervisors throughout the Branch on strategic approaches to identifying and handling issues related to e-discovery at all stages of investigations and litigation; and
- Working closely with other DOJ e-discovery attorneys and litigation support specialists, as well as U.S Attorney's Offices and other federal agencies to address e-discovery issues that arise in Branch matters.
Trial Attorneys also will have the ability to engage with Department leadership and to participate in training offerings and events.
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
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Must complete a Background Investigation to include drug testing
- Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable
- May require completion of a fourteen month trial period
- 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.
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 also be a U.S. citizen.
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 electronic discovery, and particularly discovery review experience.
Highly desirable experience:
- Experience with legal privilege, including the Attorney-Client Privilege, Work Product Doctrine, Spousal Privilege, and all exceptions to such privileges;
- Experience with executive privilege and other government privileges, including exceptions to those privileges;
- Experience supervising support staff engaged in the review of potentially privileged materials;
- Experience working with and managing e-discovery vendors and contractors.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application will be evaluated by a reviewing panel.
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, and written in the past 3 years)
- DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) 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 - eDiscovery Attorney Application.
The suggested submission format is to email a single .pdf file of the following required documents, in order:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Writing sample (not more than 10 pages in length)
- (Optional) Veterans' preference DD-214 (Member 4 Copy)/other documentation
Emailed applications with multiple files attached will also be accepted. Applications submitted by email must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the closing date listed in this announcement.
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 5 th St., NW, Ste. 6400
Washington, D.C. 20530
No telephone calls, please.
Next steps
Once the application package is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. All qualified applications will be sent to the hiring official for review. You will be contacted directly if an interview is desired.
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