Trial Attorney

Offices, Boards and Divisions · Department of Justice

📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $102415 – $197200/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Offices, Boards and Divisions
Department: Department of Justice
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $102415 – $197200/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 3
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information
Date Posted: 2026-09-23
Application Deadline: 2026-10-07

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Job Summary

The mission of the Antitrust Division is to promote competition by enforcing the antitrust laws to protect economic freedom and opportunity on behalf of the American people. The Antitrust Division has openings for Attorneys to join its dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to protect the competitive process. Are you ready to contribute to matters of national importance that promote a competitive and productive American economy?

Key Responsibilities

The Antitrust Division's Civil Enforcement Program is seeking qualified attorneys committed to vigorous enforcement of the antitrust laws across the American economy. The Division is particularly interested in attorneys experienced with competition issues related to agriculture, technology, healthcare, and financial services. Trial attorneys hired through this announcement will be assigned to a section that is based in Washington DC.

Positions across the Civil Enforcement Program may be filled in response to this ad. Trial attorneys in the Division's Civil Enforcement Program are responsible for a wide range of investigative, litigation, and trial work. They may review mergers and potentially anticompetitive agreements and conduct, perform pre-complaint investigations, engage in post-complaint litigation, and participate in trials.

Trial attorneys in the Civil Enforcement Program frequently grapple with challenging cases involving complex technologies, rapidly changing industries, rising barriers to entry, and evolving regulatory landscapes. Please note: Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Requirements & Education

You must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree to qualify for consideration as an Attorney for the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division.

Contact

Karen.Jung@usdoj.gov · (202) 514-8885

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $197200/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-07.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.