Paralegal Specialist

U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division

The Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice is seeking highly motivated college graduates to work in San Francisco assisting attorneys with all aspects of its civil and criminal investigations and litigation.  Paralegal positions with the Division present real opportunities for significant responsibility, hands-on experience, and rewarding public service.  Now is the time to take advantage of the substantive training, exciting legal work, and excellent reputation the Department has to offer.  We will have approximately 7-10 positions available beginning summer 2025 for a two-year term appointment at the GS-07 level ($62,456 per year).

The mandate of the Antitrust Division is to protect the integrity of a competitive marketplace.  Paralegals work directly with attorneys investigating and litigating potential anti-competitive conduct.  We do both civil and criminal enforcement.  In criminal cases, we investigate and prosecute illegal cartel or price- fixing behavior and in civil cases we look at anticompetitive mergers and business practices in the technology sector. Paralegals work directly with attorneys, providing critical support to these investigations. Paralegals take notes of interviews of key witnesses and write lengthy memoranda detailing what these witnesses will say if called upon in a court of law.  Paralegals are also responsible for case management functions and other typical paralegal tasks, including market research, and trial and hearing preparations. Candidates with excellent writing skills, a strong attention to detail, and a desire to work in teams are encouraged to apply.
 

Qualifications: Applicants must be college graduates (by June ‘25) with superior academic achievement or have at least one year of related experience, or one year or more of graduate level education. Position requires excellent analytical and organizational ability and outstanding oral and written communication skills.  Must be a self-starter and be able to work under pressure effectively. U.S. citizenship is required. A security background investigation will be conducted.

To apply: These positions will be filled through the government jobs website: www.usajobs.gov. Outstanding candidates with a GPA of 3.45 or better are strongly encouraged to first contact the San Francisco Field Office directly via email to learn more about this opportunity.  If you meet that minimum criterion please submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample that demonstrates analytical skill by February 10, 2025 to:
 

Jan Joaquin, Supervisory Paralegal Specialist
U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division 450 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
jan.joaquin@usdoj.gov
 

Info Sessions: Please join us for an info session to learn more about this opportunity from a panel of current paralegals.
• Info Session #1: Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00 - 1:00 AM PT (email Jan for link)
• Info Session #2: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM PT (email Jan link)
 

Positions in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. are also available.