The Antitrust Division (Division) is seeking to fill Supervisory Paralegal Specialist positions in at least three sections within the Civil Enforcement Program:
- The Financial Services, FinTech, and Banking Section (FFB), which is responsible for blocking anticompetitive mergers and challenging anticompetitive conduct in those industries and other professional services. In recent years, FFB successfully litigated to block a merger between two large book publishers-Penguin RandomHouse and Simon & Schuster-and recently filed suit to challenge anticompetitive practices by Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster.
- The Transportation, Energy, and Agriculture Section (TEA), which is responsible for blocking anticompetitive mergers and challenging anticompetitive conduct in those industries. In recent years, TEA successfully litigated cases through trial to block JetBlue Airways' acquisition of Spirit Airlines and unwind an anticompetitive joint venture between American Airlines and JetBlue.
- The Civil Conduct Task Force (CCTF), which is responsible for challenging anticompetitive agreements and monopolization across a range of industries. In recent years, CCTF successfully resolved cases involving agreements between poultry processors to share information about their workers' pay, salary caps in e-sports leagues, and a fee that penalized farmers. CCTF is actively litigating cases in important digital and agricultural markets.
In addition to their enforcement efforts, these sections are also responsible for competition advocacy and competition policy efforts within federal, state, and local governments, and, when appropriate, coordination with enforcement agencies from around the world.
The Supervisory Paralegal Specialist in each section serves as part of that section's management team, working closely with the chief and assistant chiefs of those sections to ensure the effective enforcement of the antitrust laws.
As a Supervisory Paralegal Specialist, responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Supervising a staff of paralegal specialist supporting the section's investigations and litigated cases.
- Establishing policy for subordinates and communicating policies and priorities.
- Establishing guidelines and performance expectations for subordinates.
- Assigning and reviewing the work product, providing feedback and guidance to improve work.
- Assisting in hiring and onboarding new paralegals and conducting performance evaluations.
- Developing and overseeing the maintenance of a reporting and record-keeping system capable of tracking the progress of investigations and litigation cases.
- Establishing and maintaining an organized system for controlling subject matter, witness and documents files, and all material to be used as exhibits at depositions and trials.
- Analyzing, identifying, and developing training programs to meet training and employee development needs.
- Organizing documents, selecting and organizing material, analyzing transcripts, summarizing testimony, and evidence during trial.
- Coordinating witness interviews and appearances, preparing drafts of questions for minor witnesses, and gathering and organizing facts for inclusion in closing arguments during trial.
- Assisting attorneys in conducting interviews with investigative sources and prospective witnesses.
- Assisting in case preparation for litigation and analyzing facts and legal questions.
- Performing legal research and other duties as assigned.
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.
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. Also, a writing sample and a combination of three to five business and academic references may be requested of individuals identified as best qualified, to be forwarded to the selecting official along with your application package, upon referral.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the basic qualifications for the position listed in this announcement. Please note: Basic qualifications will be determined based on a comparison of your resume against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in the position requirements.
The evaluation process consists of an online assessment and a subject matter expert review of your resume. Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. Your resume should demonstrate how you meet all aspects of the specialized experience statement. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume.
If you are found to be qualified for this position, your resume and supporting documentation will be further assessed and compared to the responses of your occupational/assessment questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive will be based on your responses to the questionnaire. The rating is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position, and will determine the rank in which you place (Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Best Qualified). The "Best Qualified" candidates will be contacted to submit a job market paper or relevant writing sample prior to being referred for selection.
Candidates within the "Best Qualified" category who are eligible for veteran preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.
Your application will be further assessed based upon the following competencies:
- Information Management
- Research and Investigative Skills;
- Teaching Others; and
- Writing.
If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully as errors or omissions may affect your rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
1. A copy of your resume or equivalent - Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume and cover letter. Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences, as represented in their resume, clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position, and the competencies and technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. A cover letter is optional.
RESUME REQUIREMENTS: ALL APPLICANTS: you must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire. The federal government has very specific resume requirements. If you have not written a federal resume before, you may want to watch this Resume Writing Tutorialvideo on the USAJOBS YouTube channel, or read through a helpful Resume Writing FAQon the USAJOBS Help Site to learn what details you should, and should not, include in your resume. A CV (curriculum vitae) may not contain enough information to meet these resume requirements.
- Your resume should list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full name and address of each employer.
- For all types of work experience, you should indicate the start and end date (include month and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked.
- Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
2. A completed
assessment questionnaire. A preview is available here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12427563
3. A copy of your
transcript - If you are qualifying based on education, or a combination of education and experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript.
4.
Documentation of eligibility for special hiring authorities (if applicable) to prove appointment eligibility. Examples include Schedule A disability letter, Peace Corps volunteer letter and:
- Documentation of eligibility for CTAP and ICTAP (if applicable) - You must provide written notification of your eligibility for CTAP and/or ICTAP; your most recent Performance Appraisal, and your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
- Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable) - If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character discharge (Member Copy-4), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
- If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
- If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or mother or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a completed SF-15 and all additional proof required by the SF-15, as applicable. If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it online or call 1-800-827-1000.
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.