Law Enforcement Attorney

Job TitleThe American Competition Enforcement Division (ACE) is the Bureau's newest division, proudly building on a century-long history of exceptional competition work carried out through its regional offices. ACE's portfolio encompasses the full range of the Bureau's priorities, including the investigation and litigation of both conduct and merger matters. It also carries a specific mandate to strengthen cooperation with state attorneys general. This position is seeking attorneys for ACE in Dallas, Texas and Seattle, Washington. The Dallas location is the division's newest branch. Successful attorneys demonstrate strong initiative and the ability to immerse themselves in new industries and technologies, with excellent legal research, oral communication, and writing skills. They should also have practical business acumen and the ability to apply this knowledge within an antitrust legal and economic framework. Highly successful attorneys demonstrate the ability to work effectively with colleagues in a non-hierarchical team structure, exercise independent judgment, and exhibit commitment to the mission and work of the Bureau of Competition and the Federal Trade Commission.More specifically, incumbents will:Conduct all phases of antitrust merger or conduct investigations, including making initial determinations as to whether cases should be investigated further, identifying legal theories and plans for preliminary investigations, obtaining evidence from a variety of sources, and negotiating settlements.Confer with government agencies, public authorities, attorneys, businesspersons, and other members of the public to obtain information relevant to Commission investigations and to provide them with information on matters of law, Commission procedures, and policy.Prepare antitrust cases for trial by securing and preparing evidence, conferring with witnesses, participating in pretrial conferences, examining and cross-examining witnesses, and drafting legal documents needed during the various stages of litigation.Prepare internal documents for review by the Commission and perform special assignments as directed.