Job Summary

The CFTC's Division of Enforcement (DOE) is responsible for enforcing the Commodity Exchange Act (Act) and Commission Regulations (Regulations). As such, DOE investigates and litigates suspected violations of the Act and Regulations, including fraud, manipulation, and other abuses concerning derivatives and commodities.

Job Description

BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following: J.D.; 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 at each grade level, you must have the following: CT-13: You must have a J.D. and/or LLM equivalent Degree, bar membership and three 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: demonstrating excellent writing and critical thinking skills; participating in investigations; interviewing witnesses; researching and writing legal memoranda and litigation documents; knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence; developing case strategy; engaging in all aspects of discovery, including depositions; and assisting attorneys in preparation for and participating in trials. CT-14: You must have a J.D. and/or LLM equivalent Degree, bar membership and four years of relevant of 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: demonstrating excellent writing and critical thinking skills; leading investigations; taking primary responsibility in interviewing witnesses; researching and writing legal memoranda and litigation documents; substantial knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence; developing case strategy; engaging in and having primary responsibility for all aspects of discovery, including depositions; having primary responsibility in preparing for and conducting trials; briefing senior managers or clients on factual developments and legal theories of ongoing investigations and litigations. Selections may be made at all grade levels.