Administrative Law Judge Jobs

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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• This is an Excepted Services Position.
• Background investigation (Public Trust) is required.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• New employee probationary period
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Benefits Review our benefits
• Social security number request
• 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 informationSandra DeLeonEmail [email protected] 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.

• 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.

• 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
• Two writing samples - Samples must be either decisions in cases or excerpts of decisions, or legal briefs or memoranda;
• Financial suitability
• Signature and false statements

• 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
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
• Vacancy Announcement number: EXEC-20230407-62234-ALJ-SDL;
• Privacy Act
• Full name, email and mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers;
• Selective Service
• 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):;
• 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.

Required Documents

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.