Full or Part Time Attorney at Law

As such, DOE investigates and litigates suspected violations of the Act and Regulations, including fraud, manipulation, and other abuses concerning derivatives and commodities.
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This position supports the work of DOE's Complex Fraud and Retail Fraud & General Enforcement Task Forces. If selected, you will join a well-respected team, serving as a trial attorney, responsible for investigating suspected violations of and enforcing the Act and Regulations.
At the full performance level, the duties include:
Such investigations may include issuing document requests, taking testimony under oath, and gathering and analyzing documents and trading records.
The incumbent supervises or independently assembles, correlates, studies, and analyzes the data obtained and prepares reports of facts developed, including detailed exhibits, schedules, and other documents. The incumbent also briefs DOE management as to factual findings, legal analyses, and recommendations on how to proceed.
This includes drafting complaints, motions, and other briefing; The incumbent participates in the administrative resolution of enforcement matters. This includes drafting proposed administrative orders for the CFTC's consideration, as well as drafting corresponding offers and CFTC memoranda recommending specific resolutions.
Serves as the lead or junior attorney in cases, coordinating and supervising the work activities of other assigned staff in conducting investigations and preparing for and conducting trials before federal district courts.
Participates in and assists in formal training activities of DOE staff within its various offices.
Attorney's Offices and other law enforcement and regulatory authorities, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.Postal Inspection Service, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and State Attorneys General, among others, regarding enforcement activities, including the investigation and prosecution of fraud cases.
Recommends to the assigned supervisor, when appropriate, that evidence obtained during an investigation indicating that criminal violations of the federal commodity laws have occurred, be referred to the Department of Justice.
Matters or other projects assigned to the incumbent for investigation and litigation involve complex legal or factual issues (or both). Such difficulties most frequently arise from the factual and legal complexity of the matter under investigation/litigation. Because of the importance of the matters assigned, the incumbent can be expected to face capable and qualified legal counsel throughout the duration of the open matter.
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Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
May be subject to a two-year trial period.
Failure to supply details will result in an incomplete application. D. and/or LLM equivalent Degree, bar membership and three years of relevant legal practice experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of a legal position. Relevant experience is defined as an attorney, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained subsequent to graduation from law school.
Qualifying experience may include: demonstrating excellent writing and critical thinking skills; researching and writing legal memoranda and litigation documents; and assisting attorneys in preparation for and participating in trials.
D. and/or LLM equivalent Degree, bar membership and four years of relevant of legal practice experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of a legal position. Relevant experience is defined as an attorney, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained subsequent to graduation from law school.
Qualifying experience may include: demonstrating excellent writing and critical thinking skills; researching and writing legal memoranda and litigation documents; briefing senior managers or clients on factual developments and legal theories of ongoing investigations and litigations.
Successful completion of a full course of study (J.in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Trial Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may 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. Your performance and conduct;
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This is a Bargaining Unit position located in the National Treasury Employee Union (NTEU) Chapter 337.
A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, therefore, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience. Note that the upper end of each range is typically applicable only to candidates with significant years of work experience and qualifications Please review the CFTC Compensation Program website for additional information.
The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.