The DOE investigates and prosecutes alleged violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and Commission Regulations (Regulations). Potential violations include fraud, manipulation, and other abuses concerning commodity derivatives and swaps, which harm market integrity, market participants, and the public.
Duties
This position serves as an Associate Director to a Division of Enforcement (Division) Deputy Director/Task-Force Chief, performing as a subject matter expert and team lead on investigations and litigations involving challenging legal and/or factual issues. The incumbent must possess a high degree of actual experience in interpreting and providing advice and guidance on those requirements. The incumbent performs professional legal services associated with the primary mission of the Division, as defined in the Mission, Programs, and Related Functions Statement for the Division. The incumbent's performance and work product is of critical importance to the overall agency program. Duties include: Leads and participates in investigations of possible violations of the CEA and Regulations; Presents recommendations that the Commission institute, or resolve through settlement, enforcement actions; Leads and participates in all aspects of federal court proceedings, including emergency filings, motions, hearings, and trials; Leads and participates in all aspects of administrative resolutions before the Commission; Leads and participates in investigation-related litigation in federal district courts, including delayed notice under the Right to Financial Privacy Act and subpoena enforcement proceedings; Proposes referrals of CEA violations to, and seeking assistance from, state, federal, and foreign authorities; Advises the Division Director/Task Force Chiefs on highly complicated legal enforcement matters and policy issues; Oversees and conducts research into the law and analyzes and reviews briefs and pleadings from important cases in which the Commission is a party or which otherwise may impact the Commission; and Oversees the monitoring and analysis of court decisions to determine their possible impact on the Division's investigations and litigations.
Salary
Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following: J.D. or LLM equivalent; and Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty) AND To qualify for the CT-15, applicants must have the following: CT-15: Applicants must have a J.D. or LLM Degree, bar membership and five years of relevant legal practice experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of a legal position. Relevant experience is defined as an attorney, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained subsequent to graduation from law school. Qualifying experience may include: Experience in directing, developing, and managing/supervising a team of trial attorneys and other staff professionals in the course of investigations and litigations. Acting as the chief advocate for the Commission, another federal agency, or any other client throughout the course of litigations.
Education
Successful completion of a full course of study (J.D.) or LLM in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Required Documents
Resume showing all relevant and related experience (two pages max). If selected, your resume will be used to determine your initial pay setting decision; JD or LLM Transcripts (unofficial copy is accepted for application package, but an official copy with date degree was awarded is required prior to a firm offer letter being extended); Bar membership details; Certificate of Good Standing Writing sample demonstrating analysis of complex legal issues (optional)
How to Apply
RESUME REQUIREMENT: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages or you may be considered ineligible, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. Please ensure your resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the qualifications for the position within the two-page limit. YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE: Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV. To begin, click the Apply Online button within the vacancy announcement and follow the prompts to create an account using LOGIN.GOV, if you have not done so already. LOGIN.GOV will walk you through each step of the account set-up and will automatically link your USAJOBS profile to LOGIN.GOV. Once you have established an account using LOGIN.GOV, you will then go back to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to answer the questions and submit all required documents. If you already have established an LOGIN.GOV account or want to return to your saved application, go to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to apply or view your profile. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 1-866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
