Job opening: Trial Attorney (Corporate Enforcement, Compliance, and Policy Unit)
Salary: $163 964 - 191 900 per year
Published at: Aug 21 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The Fraud Section investigates and prosecutes complex white-collar criminal cases across the country, as well as internationally, and has responsibility for implementing and coordinating the Department's fraud enforcement policy. This posting is for one or more Trial Attorneys in the Corporate Enforcement, Compliance, and Policy (CECP) Unit. Upon accepting an offer of employment, applicants must make a three-year commitment to the Fraud Section.
Duties
As a Trial Attorney in the CECP Unit, the incumbent(s) will:
Assist the litigating units in overseeing all aspects of corporate enforcement practice, including advising prosecution teams on the structural, monetary, and compliance components of corporate resolutions;
Assist in overseeing corporate compliance matters and the administration of compliance reporting obligations and corporate monitorships;
Provide advice and assist in drafting and revising the Fraud Section's, Criminal Division's, and Department's corporate criminal enforcement policies;
Work with Assistant Deputy Chiefs and Trial Attorneys in each of the Fraud Section's three litigating units-the Health Care Fraud Unit, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Unit, and the Market Integrity and Major Frauds Unit-to ensure the relevant policy and strategic objectives of the units are being advanced and executed, to include recognizing opportunities for greater efficiency through combined efforts;
Oversee the development of training relevant to each litigating unit regarding corporate enforcement, the evaluation of corporate compliance programs, and remediation;
Handle internal government requests for the Fraud Section, including from the Department of Justice and Congress;
Provide crime victim assistance to the litigating units;
Handle FOIA matters for the Fraud Section; and
Liaise with domestic and/or or foreign law enforcement and/or regulatory partners as necessary to achieve strategic objectives necessary to successful coordination in investigating and prosecuting fraud matters.
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: All applicants must possess a J.D. 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 have at least four (4) years of 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 experience in a senior compliance position within a multinational company, providing advice to corporations with respect to their compliance systems and internal controls, handling corporate enforcement matters as a prosecutor or defense counsel, and knowledge of effective compliance programs.
Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies:
Demonstrated compliance experience within multiple industries (healthcare, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, government contracting, etc.).
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and/or testing regulatory compliance controls.
Knowledge of, and experience implementing, best practices for an effective compliance program.
Experience with civil or criminal fraud matters.
Experience with corporate resolutions.
Knowledge of white collar criminal litigation.
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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