The Fraud Section investigates and prosecutes complex white-collar criminal cases across the country, and has responsibility for implementing and coordinating the Department's fraud enforcement policy. The Fraud Section is seeking a current DOJ Trial Attorney or Assistant United States Attorney for a one-year reimbursable detail to serve as a Trial Attorney on the Health Care Fraud Unit's National Rapid Response Strike Force.

Duties

The Fraud Section is seeking a current DOJ Trial Attorney or Assistant United States Attorney for a one-year reimbursable detail to serve as a Trial Attorney on the Health Care Fraud Unit's National Rapid Response Strike Force. The detail is renewable for an additional one-year term subject to agreement between the Fraud Section and the originating component or office. The National Rapid Response Strike Force's mission is to (1) investigate and prosecute the country's largest and most complex health care fraud cases, with a focus on investigations and prosecutions of individuals and corporate health care fraud cases; (2) coordinate nationwide enforcement actions and multi-jurisdictional investigations by providing support and subject matter expertise; and (3) enable the Fraud Section to quickly tackle new issues of national priority, such as COVID-19, and emerging trends in health care fraud schemes. This detail is offered in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG), which investigates fraud in the VA's expanding health care programs. The VA operates the nation's largest integrated health care system, providing care to approximately 9 million veterans and their families at over 1,200 VA medical facilities and through private providers in the community. While working as a Trial Attorney on the Health Care Fraud Unit's National Rapid Response Strike Force, the detailee will work with the VA OIG to identify, investigate, and prosecute complex health care fraud cases that include fraud on the VA's health care programs. As a Trial Attorney on the Health Care Fraud Unit's National Rapid Response Strike Force, the detailee will generally: Handle the development and management of health care fraud investigations and prosecutions; Engage in all phases of investigation and litigation, including the use of grand jury, advising federal law enforcement agents, preparing appropriate pleadings, and litigating motions and trials before U.S. District Courts across the country; Make charging decisions and propose dispositions with regard to assigned cases; and Coordinate with the VA OIG to identify, investigate, and prosecute complex health care fraud cases that include fraud on the VA's health care programs. 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.

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.

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. Grade Specific Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have at least two and a half (2.5) years 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: Experience as a criminal prosecutor Experience with complex fraud investigations, prosecution, and litigation Experience with civil or criminal health care fraud, including investigations, prosecution, and litigation 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]