Job opening: Supervisory Trial Attorney (Principal Assistant Deputy Chief, FCPA Unit)
Salary: $155 700 - 183 500 per year
Published at: Oct 30 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
The Fraud Section is composed of three litigating units that investigate and prosecute complex white-collar criminal cases across the country, and has responsibility for implementing and coordinating the Department's fraud enforcement policy. This posting is for the Principal Assistant Deputy Chief in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Unit (FCPA) of the Fraud Section.
Duties
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
The Principal Assistant Deputy Chief is primarily responsible for the supervision of the FCPA Unit's most significant matters. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting the FCPA Unit Chief in all aspects of Section leadership, and in the development and management of FCPA prosecutions.
As Principal Assistant Deputy Chief of the FCPA Unit, the successful candidate will:
Assist the FCPA Unit Chief, as needed, in overseeing the work of the FCPA Unit's prosecutors and support staff on individual and corporate FCPA matters.
Have primary responsibility for unit-wide organizational and administrative tasks, including budget, technology, paralegals and support staff, and various reporting and record-keeping requirements.
Prepare for and represent the Unit in meetings and speaking engagements within the Department and outside of the Department- Aid in response to Department requests about particular cases, initiatives, and public engagements, among other things.
Help to ensure ongoing individual and team development, including by identifying and correcting performance deficiencies.
Have responsibility in supporting and tracking development of strategic initiatives as well as particular projects or matters.
Liaise with USAOs, other authorities, and law enforcement partners.
Engage with the Unit's Assistant Chiefs and trial attorneys to ensure ongoing case development.
Assist in evaluating reports of potential violations of the FCPA from both internal and external sources.
Assist FCPA Unit Chief and others with developing corporate enforcement and related policies.
Participate in the Fraud Section and the FCPA Unit's hiring process.
Requirements
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
- You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
- All male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must have registered for the selective service. If selected, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
- DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
- You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- This position has supervisory/managerial responsibilities. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period is required upon selection. This may be waived if you have successfully completed the supervisory/managerial probationary period.
Qualifications
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. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least five (5) years of post-JD experience to include at least five (5) years of federal prosecution experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies:
Experience as a criminal prosecutor.
Experience with complex white collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions.
Experience in supporting, litigating, and supervising federal or state criminal cases.
Experience in U.S. District Court or state court.
Experience conducting investigations of organizations and entities, including corporations.
Experience with the federal judiciary.
Education
A J.D., or equivalent, degree.
Applicants who possess an equivalent degree rather than a J.D. may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management.
Contacts
- Address Fraud Section
c/o Human Resources
1400 New York Avenue NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20004
US
- Name: Human Resources
- Phone: (202) 514-0361
- Email: [email protected]
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