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Trial Attorney

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Multiple Locations

Posted Apr 2, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
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Salary
$149K-$264K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$117,235 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+2.6% - Average

76% above the BLS role benchmark for legal aggregate.

Matched to SOC 23-1011 - Legal aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Legal From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Application

Cover letter
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Assessment
Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Deadline
Not stated

Where they hire

Hires in: DC, IL, MO, NY From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Trial Attorney Multiple Locations 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. Duties The DOE conducts investigations and enforcement activities pursuant to the Act and Regulations. These include investigating suspected violations of the Act and Regulations and conducting civil actions in federal district courts, including injunctive proceedings, hearings, and trials. If selected, you will join a well-respected team, serving as a trial attorney, responsible for investigating suspected violations of and enforcing the Act and Regulations. At the full performance level, the duties include: · The incumbent plans, organizes, and participates in or directs investigations of suspected violations of the Act and Regulations. Such investigations may include issuing document requests, taking testimony under oath, and gathering and analyzing documents and trading records. The incumbent supervises or independently interviews witnesses during the investigation. The incumbent supervises or independently assembles, correlates, studies, and analyzes the data obtained and prepares reports of facts developed, including detailed exhibits, schedules, and other documents. The incumbent also briefs DOE management as to factual findings, legal analyses, and recommendations on how to proceed. · The incumbent participates in the prosecution of civil actions in federal district courts on behalf of the CFTC. This includes drafting complaints, motions, and other briefing; taking depositions; propounding and responding to discovery requests; and representing the CFTC in

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