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?
The United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, is seeking highly qualified attorneys to serve as Trial Attorneys in its criminal enforcement program, for its offices based in Chicago, IL, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, and Washington, DC.
These offices investigate and prosecute criminal violations of the federal antitrust and related laws, including those involving corporations and individual executives, and handle criminal matters of regional, national, and international scope.
The Antitrust Division's criminal enforcement program investigates and prosecutes price fixing, bid rigging, market allocation, monopolization, bribery, fraudulent schemes designed to undermine competition, and obstruction of justice designed to thwart government investigations of anticompetitive conduct.
Successful applicants will be given significant responsibility for investigating and litigating these schemes and will have immediate involvement with matters of national importance. The attorneys hired can expect a collegial and stimulating environment working with experienced attorneys on cutting-edge matters, as well as the satisfaction of serving the public interest.
In furthering the work of the Division, Trial Attorneys will work closely with FBI and other law enforcement agents to develop investigative strategies; coordinate with various law enforcement agencies and offices throughout the United States and cartel agencies around the globe; and represent the United States before grand juries in districts throughout the United States and in District Court at arraignments, hearings, and trials.
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.
You must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree to qualify for consideration as an Attorney for the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division.
Karen.Jung@usdoj.gov · (202) 514-8885
This position is with Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $100059 – $197200/yr.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
There are 10 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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