[Job-Listings] the Federal Trade Commission is hiring attorneys -Seattle, Chicago, Dallas, D.C.

[David Andrews]

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>From: 'McKewen, Richard' via Federal Attorneys 
>Networking Group of Seattle <fangseattle at googlegroups.com>
>Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 6:30 PM
>To: 'fangseattle at googlegroups.com' <fangseattle at googlegroups.com>
>Subject: [fangs] the FTC is hiring
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>Hi, all.  The Federal Trade Commission is hiring 
>another consumer protection attorney here in 
>Seattle (as well as in DC, Chicago, and 
>Dallas).  Feel free to reach out to me if you 
>have any questions about the work we 
>do.  Unfortunately, I have little insight into the hiring process.
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>https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/613699800
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>Job Title:  General Attorney (Trade Regulation) ­ (U.S Citizens)
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>Appointtment Type: Excepted Service, Schedule A - Appointment
>Who may apply:  (U.S. Citizens)
>Agency:  Federal Trade Commission
>Organization: Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) & Regional Offices
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>Job Announcement Number:  11227805-21-BCP-REG
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>SALARY RANGE:
>$99,319.00 to $172,500.00/ Per Year (Highest to Lowest listed on announcement)
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>$102,188.00 to $172,500.00/ Per Year ­ Chicago, IL
>$99,,319.00 to $172,500.00/ Per Year ­ Dallas, TX
>$100,940..00 to $172,500.00/ Per Year ­ Seattle, WA
>$103,690.00  to $172,500.00/ Per Year ­ Washington, DC
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>
>OPEN PERRIOD:
>Friday, September 10, 2021 to Thursday September 30, 2021
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>SERIES & GRADE:
>GS-0905-13/14/15
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>POSITION INFORMATION:
>Excepted Service ­ Permanent ­ Full-Timeime
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>PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
>15
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>SUPERVISORY STATUS:
>No
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>DUTY LOCATIONS:
>Chicago, IL
>Dallas, TX
>Seattle, WA
>Washington, DC
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>SUMMARY
>The Bureau of Consumer Protection and the FTC's 
>Regional Offices investigate and litigate civil 
>actions to enforce federal consumer protection 
>laws, including unfair and deceptive acts and practices related to COVID-19.
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>RESPONSIBILITIES
>As a General Attorney (Trade Regulation), you will:
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>- Make initial determinations as to whether matters should be investigated.
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>-Determine legal theories and plans for 
>investigations and litigation and carry them out.
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>- Recommend whether cases should be closed, 
>resolved informally or through administrative or 
>federal court settlements, or litigated administratively or in federal court.
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>- Investigate matters, including deceptive acts 
>and practices related to COVID-19, 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.
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>- Prepare and prosecute difficult, complex, and important cases.
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>- 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.
>
>-In FTC Regional Offices, build state and local 
>partnerships, and educate consumers and 
>businesses about their rights and responsibilities.