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 Chief of the Litigation Unit/Deputy Chief of the Fraud Section.

Duties

As Chief of the Litigation Unit and a Deputy Chief of the Fraud Section, the incumbent: Assists and supports the Fraud Section Chief, Principal Deputy Chief, Senior Deputy Chief, and all Deputy Chiefs assigned to head the respective litigating Units in national and international law enforcement and prosecutorial efforts to combat white-collar crime; Supervises the Unit's trial attorneys and staff; Works with Deputy Chiefs and 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 assist and provide advice in connection with trials, including trial preparation and strategy; Provides advice to attorneys in each of the Fraud Section's three litigating units on legal issues, including by conducting legal research, drafting memoranda, or editing other attorneys' work product; and Oversees the Fraud Section's dedicated appellate attorney staff, who draft appellate briefs, motions, and other pleadings and present oral argument in the Courts of Appeals in Fraud Section 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.
• 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 post J.D. legal experience to include at least five (5) years of federal prosecution experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: investigating and prosecuting health care fraud matters, experience supervising federal prosecutors, experience working investigations with foreign authorities, and experience investigating and prosecuting fraud matters. Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies: Experience as a criminal prosecutor. Experience with complex white-collar investigations and prosecutions. Experience in supporting, litigating, and supervising federal or state criminal cases. Experience in U.S. District Court or state court. Experience with the federal judiciary. Experience with law enforcement agencies.

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]