Administrative Law Judge
Duties
The incumbent ALJ presides over complex and highly-contested proceedings within the jurisdiction of the FTC, often involving novel and difficult issues, and conducts formal evidentiary hearings and related proceedings guided by the FTC Act, and other statutes the Commission administers or enforcers, the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), relevant case law interpreting these statutes, and the FTC's Rules of Practice.
- Conduct prehearing conferences and settlement conferences; set and issue scheduling orders; adjudicate motions and draft and issue orders resolving discovery disputes, evidentiary disputes and procedural disputes.
- Conduct fair and impartial hearings as an independent trier of fact; ensure that all APA and FTC procedural requirements for an evidentiary hearing are met; manage and oversee the hearing process, including the orderly presentation of evidence and argument; rule on objections to the admissibility of testimony and exhibits.
- Prepare decisions that set out relevant findings of fact, supported by record citations; set out and explain the applicable law; apply the law to the facts in analysis and conclusions of law; and explain the appropriate remedy.
- Interact with the Chief Administrative Law Judge and supervise the activities of legal and support staff assigned to the assigned cases of the ALJ.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
- You must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school. Proof of this should be provided via copy of transcript or copy of diploma.
- The individual selected will be required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
- Background investigation (Public Trust) is required.
- This is an Excepted Services Position.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959 and we select you for this position, you must certify prior to appointment that you registered for the military selective service.
- This position may be eligible for remote work. If selected, you must be approved for remote work prior to onboarding in accordance with FTC's Workplace Flexibilities Policy.
- If approved for remote work or telework from a regional office, your salary may change based on your official duty station.
- Member in good standing of the Bar of a state or territory - US, PR, DC.
Qualifications
- Must be a practicing lawyer or a judge and must have at least 7 years' experience in litigation, adjudicatory, antitrust, consumer protection and/or administrative law.
- Experience and knowledge of the substantive law, rules, regulations and procedures, as well as general litigation and administrative law principles.
- Through experience as a practicing lawyer or judge, demonstrated ability to adjudicate or manage an adversarial hearing in which parties are generally represented by counsel.
- Through experience as a practicing lawyer or judge, demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze applicable facts and law, write and issue timely, logical and comprehensive legal briefs or decisions without a law clerk or supervisory assistance.
- Through experience as a practicing lawyer or judge, demonstrated ability to settle or mediate disputes involving adversarial parties; maintain proper judicial temperament and demeanor; communicate and cooperate with counsel, witnesses, chief judges responsible for assigning cases, administrative support staff, court reporters, interpreters, as well as other agency and government officials.
NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility).
BAR MEMBERSHIP AND CERTIFICATION
Applicants must have a J.D. or its equivalent from an accredited law school; licensure and authorization to practice law under the laws of a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territorial court established under the U.S. Constitution.
An "active"[1] bar status and/or membership in "good standing" for at least 10 years total in at least one jurisdiction in which the applicant is admitted (an active "judicial" bar membership is acceptable); 7 years of relevant experience in litigation, adjudicatory, antitrust, consumer protection and/or administrative law; knowledge of the Federal Trade Commission Act OR knowledge of other similar laws,
Your active bar license must reference bar number and indicate the status of good standing.
Education
You must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree from an accredited law school.
Total background, including experience, education, awards, self-development, and training will also be reviewed.
Additional information
1. The agency may reimburse relocation expenses.
2. You must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment before we can hire you in order to certify the accuracy of your written application and provide the information necessary to determine your suitability for federal employment.
3. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959 and we select you for this position, you must certify prior to appointment that you registered for the military selective service.
4. If we select you for this position, you must complete personnel suitability documents. Your appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of an appropriate background investigation.
5. The FTC provides reasonable accommodations, where appropriate, to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the FTC. The agency considers requests for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Questions about the FTC's accommodation policy can be directed to Adam Mahan at amahan@ftc.gov.
6. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521, requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the position, annually while employed, and upon termination of employment. You may also be subject to post employment restrictions.
7. Your application includes information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. 552a). This information is necessary to determine qualifications for employment, and collection is authorized under Title 5 of the U.S. Code, 3302 and 3361.
8. We will not accept applications received in government postage-paid envelopes.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
After all application packages are received, a preliminary review by an Executive Resources Program Manager will be completed to ensure candidates meet the basic qualification requirements. Candidates will be evaluated based on how well they meet the Mandatory Professional Credentials/Technical Qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, and their level of:
1. Experience in relevant FTC law.
2. Experience in litigation, adjudication, antitrust, consumer protection and evidentiary and procedural rules in adversary administrative or court proceedings.
3. Ability to fairly preside over and adjudicate adversary proceedings.
4. Ability to write clear and cogent decisions, including factual statements resolving credibility resolutions and application of those factual statements to the applicable law with appropriate analysis.
5. Ability to work independently and issue timely decisions without supervision or law clerk assistance.
In assessing the above, references provided by the applicant, as well as other persons knowledgeable about the applicant's experience, skill and ability may be consulted.
Candidates who do not meet basic qualification requirements will be removed from consideration and notified accordingly.
Candidates who meet basic qualification requirements will be referred to a Subject Matter Expert, to determine the level of qualification.
Highly qualified candidates will be referred to the Chief Administrative Law Judge (Selecting Official) and Commission Chair (Appointing Authority).
Best qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check; and final selections will be made by the selecting official with collaboration and approval from the appointing authority.
Candidate's past performance, suitability, and security information, will be considered in making employment offers.
Benefits
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Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
*DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION* will be discarded and not considered.
- Resume - Your resume must describe your job related experiences and will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore it is important that the information be relevant, detailed where appropriate and addresses the competencies for this position.
- Two writing samples - Samples must be either decisions in cases or excerpts of decisions, or legal briefs or memoranda;
- Proof of Bar Certification A copy of your bar License that certifies you are an active member of the bar in good standing of any state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial Court under the US Constitution (An active "judicial" bar membership is acceptable). Your active bar license must reference bar number and indicate the status of good standing. Agency's Internal Self-Certification Forms are not acceptable for verification. Other documents (if applicable):;
- Vacancy Announcement number: EXEC-20230407-62234-ALJ-SDL;
- Full name, email and mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers;
- Educational information including the name, city, and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the U.S. Department of Education's website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation
- Information about your paid and non-paid work experience related to this position, including job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary; and
- Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION: Please select the "APPLY" button at the top of this announcement.
Your online resume is not considered a complete application. In order to expedite the review of your application, you must submit a complete online application package to include a Resume, Mandatory Professional Credentials.
Carefully read the "Required Documents" section of this announcement to verify whether any additional information is required, as well as how it should be submitted.
If you are unable to apply online, please see the Reasonable Accommodation Policy at the bottom of this vacancy announcement.
*DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION* will not be considered.Agency contact information
Sandra DeLeon
Email
sdeleon@ftc.gov
Address
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Suite H-723
Washington, DC 20580
USNext steps
After all application packages are received, a preliminary review of applications by a human resources specialist will be completed to ensure your application meets the basic qualification requirements. An executive Rating and Ranking panel may evaluate qualified applicants based on the information provided, and will generate a certificate of "Highly Qualified" candidates for the selecting official. The selecting official may interview the "Best Qualified" candidates before making a selection recommendation to the Appointing Authority. We will verify performance, suitability, and security information and consider this information in making employment offers. You should expect a response on the outcome of your application within 90 workdays of the closing date of the announcement, excluding weekends and holidays.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
*DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION* will be discarded and not considered.
- Resume - Your resume must describe your job related experiences and will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore it is important that the information be relevant, detailed where appropriate and addresses the competencies for this position.
- Two writing samples - Samples must be either decisions in cases or excerpts of decisions, or legal briefs or memoranda;
- Proof of Bar Certification A copy of your bar License that certifies you are an active member of the bar in good standing of any state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial Court under the US Constitution (An active "judicial" bar membership is acceptable). Your active bar license must reference bar number and indicate the status of good standing. Agency's Internal Self-Certification Forms are not acceptable for verification. Other documents (if applicable):;
- Vacancy Announcement number: EXEC-20230407-62234-ALJ-SDL;
- Full name, email and mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers;
- Educational information including the name, city, and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the U.S. Department of Education's website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation
- Information about your paid and non-paid work experience related to this position, including job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary; and
- Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals. Practicing lawyers or a judge with at least 7 years experience in litigation, adjudicatory, antitrust, consumer protection and/or administrative law. NOTE: more than one (1) person may be selected from this announcement.
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