General Attorney; Trade Regulation

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

Federal Trade Commission

Midwest Regional Office

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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

02/11/2026 to 03/10/2026

Salary $140,604 to - $182,790 per year Pay scale & grade GS 14

Location

2 vacancies in the following location:

Chicago, IL

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)

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* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number MWRO Control number

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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

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The positions are located in the Midwest Region. The positions are located in the Midwest Region. The Midwest Regional office ("MWR") has responsibility for the Commission's consumer protection mission. MWR's consumer protection attorneys investigate and litigate cases to protect consumers against deceptive, fraudulent, and unfair practices across a broad range of products and services in both the traditional and digital economy, build state and local partnerships, and educate consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities.

Headquartered in Chicago, MWR serves the residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Dakota, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

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.

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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…