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Criminal Trial Attorney
Hiring Organization
Antitrust Division (ATR)
Hiring Office
Washington Criminal Section
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
E26-01-O05
Location:
Washington, DC - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, March 6, 2026
About the Office
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 office based in Washington, DC. This office investigates and prosecutes criminal violations of the federal antitrust and related laws, including those involving corporations and individual executives, and handles criminal matters of regional, national, and international scope.
Additional information about the Antitrust Division can be found at http://www.justice.gov/atr/. Additional information about the Washington Criminal Section can be found at https://www.justice.gov/atr/washington-criminal-section.
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the position qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this position, your resume and supporting documentation will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. To qualify, an applicant must:
Be a citizen of the United States;
Possess a J.D. or equivalent degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-12 level; one and one-half years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; two and one-half years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-14 level, and/or at least four years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-15 level;
Have experience in (a) the investigation or litigation of potential federal criminal antitrust and/or white-collar criminal violations; (b) other relevant criminal prosecution experience; and/or (c) the investigation and litigation of civil antitrust matters; and
Have litigation experience.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted until March 6, 2026. To receive consideration, please submit your application through USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov).
If you do not already have a USAJOBS account, please create one before applying via the “Create an Account” link. You will be able to complete your profile and upload your resume and supporting documents prior to applying.
Once an account has been created, apply to the USAJOBS vacancy: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/858290600
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Salary
Candidates are being solicited up to the GS-15 level, with salaries up to $197,200.00 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule/
Antitrust Division (ATR)
Hiring Office
Washington Criminal Section
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
E26-01-O05
Location:
Washington, DC - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, March 6, 2026
About the Office
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 office based in Washington, DC. This office investigates and prosecutes criminal violations of the federal antitrust and related laws, including those involving corporations and individual executives, and handles criminal matters of regional, national, and international scope.
Additional information about the Antitrust Division can be found at http://www.justice.gov/atr/. Additional information about the Washington Criminal Section can be found at https://www.justice.gov/atr/washington-criminal-section.
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the position qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this position, your resume and supporting documentation will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. To qualify, an applicant must:
Be a citizen of the United States;
Possess a J.D. or equivalent degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-12 level; one and one-half years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-13 level; two and one-half years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-14 level, and/or at least four years of post J.D. legal experience to qualify at the GS-15 level;
Have experience in (a) the investigation or litigation of potential federal criminal antitrust and/or white-collar criminal violations; (b) other relevant criminal prosecution experience; and/or (c) the investigation and litigation of civil antitrust matters; and
Have litigation experience.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted until March 6, 2026. To receive consideration, please submit your application through USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov).
If you do not already have a USAJOBS account, please create one before applying via the “Create an Account” link. You will be able to complete your profile and upload your resume and supporting documents prior to applying.
Once an account has been created, apply to the USAJOBS vacancy: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/858290600
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Salary
Candidates are being solicited up to the GS-15 level, with salaries up to $197,200.00 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule/
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