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The Federal Trade Commission's Honors Attorney Rotation Program offers new law graduates and recent law graduates completing judicial clerkships or fellowships a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the FTC's diverse law practice. To be eligible for our next program starting in August 2024, you must be a U.S. citizen graduating from law school in Spring 2024 or completing a judicial clerkship or fellowship in Summer 2024.
Learn more about this agency09/12/2023 to 10/10/2023
$78,592 - $122,459 per year
GS 11 - 12
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - 2 Years
Full-time
Excepted
12
No
No
12080861-23-BC-BCP
748719900
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
All U.S. Citizens
These positions are located in the FTC's headquarters in Washington, DC. As part of the FTC Honors Attorney Program, you will gain experience in both the Bureau of Competition and the Bureau of Consumer Protection. Participants will be assigned to two Divisions - one in each Bureau - for 12 months each.
Note: Upon successful completion of the program, depending on the agency's needs, you may be converted without a break in service to a permanent General Attorney appointment in the excepted service in the Bureau of Competition or the Bureau of Consumer Protection. The position may have a career ladder target up to the GS-15 grade level. There is no guarantee of a permanent position following this program.
To qualify for Grade 11, the applicant must:
MANDATORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: In order to qualify for the GS-11 position, candidates must have successfully completed at least two full years of graduate study at an ABA-accredited law school, and must be currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school with an expected Spring 2024 graduation with a J.D. degree.
You must submit a copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer.
This position is in the Excepted Service (Schedule A).
Individuals applying for this announcement are required to complete and submit an online application and all supporting documentation through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. Traditional rating and ranking procedures do not apply.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on the overall strength of your credentials as demonstrated by your cover letter, resume, law school transcript(s), writing sample, and references. The most qualified candidates will be selected for interviews, which will also be considered in making the final decision.
Application of Veterans' Preference:
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Federal Trade Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. If you are eligible for veterans' preference, you are encouraged to include that information in your cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214 or other substantiating documents) to your submission.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Capital Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/748719900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a bipartisan independent federal agency with a unique dual mission to promote fair competition and protect Americans from unfair or deceptive practices. For over one hundred years, our collegial and consensus-driven agency has championed the interests of American consumers, workers, and businesses, protecting them from unlawful business practices. We enforce a variety of consumer protection and competition laws enacted by Congress, as well as trade regulation rules issued by the Commission. We challenge anticompetitive mergers and unfair methods of competition, and we protect consumers, workers, and businesses against unfair or deceptive practices. Beyond our law enforcement work, we also engage in advocacy, research, and consumer and business education. If you would like to become a part of an innovative, dynamic team dedicated to promoting an open, fair, and vibrant economy, then consider joining us! To learn more about the FTC please visit https://www.ftc.gov/about-ftc.
