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Consumer Protection Branch
Washington, District of Columbia
Announcement #: DE-11647326-22-CM
Application Deadline: September 30, 2022
The Consumer Protection Branch is seeking a Trial Attorney to specialize in representing the United States in a range of civil defensive litigation. Advancing the Branch's mission to safeguard Americans' health, safety, economic security, and identity integrity, the selected Trial Attorney will defend the Food and Drug Administration, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Federal Trade Commission, and other consumer protection agencies in district courts throughout the country. This work includes cases challenging, under the Administrative Procedure Act and U.S. Constitution, agency actions related to food, drugs, medical devices, tobacco, and other consumer products, as well as significant agency policies and programs. These cases typically involve complex legal issues regarding the Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act, the Tobacco Control Act, the Public Health Service Act, the Federal Trade Commission Act, and the Consumer Product Safety Act. Recent examples include the defense of: emergency use authorizations related to COVID-19 vaccines; denials of applications to market flavored e-cigarettes; determinations regarding menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes; approvals of applications to market generic versions of brand-name drugs; and a rule regarding the importation of prescription drugs. The Trial Attorney will engage in all phases of litigation, preparing briefs and representing the United States in court, while working closely with agency partners.
In addition, the Trial Attorney hired under this announcement will have the opportunity to engage in the Branch's affirmative civil litigation. Working with U.S. Attorneys' Offices and federal law enforcement partners, the Trial Attorney will advance investigations using civil investigative tools, prepare pleadings, and litigate motions and trials. Areas of enforcement emphasis for the Branch include: the prescription opioid crisis, adulterated and misbranded food, drugs, and medical devices; fraud schemes affecting vulnerable individuals; deceptive trade practices and privacy violations; and hazardous consumer products.
The Trial Attorney also will be able to review and opine on policy matters and legislative proposals related to public health and safety; advise U.S. Attorneys' Offices on potential actions under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and other federal laws; engage with Department leadership; and participate in training offerings and events. For more information visit: https://www.justice.gov/civil/consumer-protection-branch.
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