Trial Attorney

About the Office

The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division ("Fraud Division") investigates and prosecutes those who commit fraud against the American people. We fulfill our mission by using advanced data-driven investigative techniques; coordinating with agencies responsible for administering taxpayer-funded programs; partnering with federal, tribal, state, territorial, and local law enforcement on fraud-fighting efforts; developing systems and processes that ensure efficient identification and investigation of fraud; and equipping prosecutors and law enforcement with state-of-the-art tools and resources needed to bring criminal actors to justice. The Fraud Division works every day to protect the financial integrity of the United States of America, ensure the vibrancy of the American economy, and seek justice for victims of fraud.

Job Description

The Fraud Division is seeking qualified attorneys for three-year renewable term positions in the Division's National Enforcement Section.

The Fraud Division's National Enforcement Section is focused on high-tempo prosecutions across the Fraud Division portfolio, including criminals who compromise our health care system, defraud public benefit programs, bilk federal procurement, evade tariffs and customs laws, cheat our tax system, or threaten the financial integrity of the United States or its citizens. Through our rigorous training and development program, attorneys assigned to the National Enforcement Section gain experience in the full breadth of the Fraud Division's criminal enforcement portfolio.

Generally, as a Trial Attorney, the incumbent:

• In collaboration with section managers, carries out and fosters effective investigations and prosecutions, including advising on strategy and legal complexities, and developing litigation priorities.

• Recommends charging decisions and proposes dispositions with regard to assigned cases.

• Partners with Assistant U.S. Attorneys and attorneys in other federal law enforcement agencies in the development, management and trial of healthcare and related financial fraud cases.

• Engages in all phases of investigation and litigation, including, but not limited to, using the grand jury, advising federal law enforcement agents, utilizing international evidence collection tools, preparing appropriate pleadings, and litigating motions and trials before U.S. District Courts across the country.

• Advises and instructs Assistant U.S. Attorneys on complicated questions of law and Departmental policy with respect to matters arising under the internal revenue laws.

• Advises and consults with the Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Section Chief, and other managers reporting on the status of all cases and matters related to criminal remedies.

• Upon accepting an offer of employment, applicants must make a three-year commitment to the Fraud Division.

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You must complete a background investigation to include pre-employment drug testing.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• You must maintain a bank account for direct deposit of salary.
• J.D. degree required, must be an active member of the bar, any jurisdiction.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

Required Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing

Grade Specific Qualifications:

• To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, applicants must have at least one and a half (1.5) years of post JD legal experience.

• To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have at least two and a half (2.5) years of post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; composing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; and conducting civil or criminal litigation.

• To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique and/or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies:

• Experience as a criminal prosecutor in federal or state court.

• Experience as an attorney in private practice.

• Experience as a judicial law clerk.

• Experience litigating in U.S. District Court or state court.

• A minimum GPA of 3.0 and other indicia of academic excellence.

• Superior communication and advocacy skills.

• Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing, sound judgment, and an ability to work well with others.