General Attorney; Trade Regulation

Position: General Attorney (Trade Regulation)
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General Attorney (Trade Regulation)

Federal Trade Commission

Bureau of Consumer Protection

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Summary

The Bureau of Consumer Protection investigates and litigates civil actions to enforce federal consumer protection laws. For more information visit, https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Summary

The Bureau of Consumer Protection investigates and litigates civil actions to enforce federal consumer protection laws. For more information visit, https://.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

01/30/2026 to 02/19/2026

Salary $169,279 to - $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade GS 15

Locations

Few vacancies in the following locations:

Washington, DC

Location Negotiable After Selection

Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

15

Job family (Series)

* 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)

Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number CP Control number

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule

A.

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All U.S. Citizens

Duties

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The positions are located in the Bureau of Consumer Protection. Candidates selected for these positions will focus on unfair and deceptive practices impacting children and families, including investigations relating to pediatric gender dysphoria treatment.

As a General Attorney (Trade Regulation), you will:

* Make initial determinations as to whether matters should be investigated.

* Determine legal theories and plans for investigations and litigation and carry them out.

* Recommend whether cases should be closed, resolved informally or through administrative or federal court settlements, or litigated administratively or in federal court.

* Investigate matters and engage in all aspects of civil litigation, including preparing cases for trial by securing and preparing evidence; conferring with witnesses; deposing witnesses; drafting motions and legal briefs; drafting and responding to discovery requests; participating in pretrial conferences; examining and cross-examining witnesses; trying cases; and negotiating settlements.

* Prepare and prosecute difficult, complex, and important cases.

* Confer with government agencies, public authorities and attorneys, business people and other members of the public, providing them with information on matters of law, Commission procedure and policy.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.

* This position is subject to a background investigation.

* Males born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service.

* Possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school.

* Member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory - US, PR, DC.

* The position may be subject to completion of a two-year trial period. Trial periods are an extension of the hiring process.

* If selected for this position, the agency will evaluate your fitness and whether continuation of employment advances the public interest before extending your appointment beyond the two-year trial period.

* This position is in the bargaining unit. This position is represented by the National Treasury Employees Union, Local 344.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have attained the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. Applicants must demonstrate excellent writing skills and be able to work effectively with other people, exercise sound judgment, and exhibit a strong interest in the work of the agency.

Additional Requirements

GS-15 Positions

For attorney appointments: active member of the bar in good standing and 60 months of legal experience after graduation from law school.

Note:

Legal and nonlegal experience gained in the Federal Government before completing law school does not satisfy post law school experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical…