EXPERIENCED WHITE COLLAR TRIAL ATTORNEY (GS-0905-13/14/15)
FRAUD SECTION
CRIMINAL DIVISION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
08-CRM-FRD-033
About the Office: The Fraud Section is a litigating unit that investigates and prosecutes complex white-collar crime cases throughout the country and implements and coordinates enforcement policy. Fraud Section cases focus on securities fraud, health care fraud, financial institution and insurance fraud, procurement fraud and international criminal activities such as violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking experienced attorneys to fill openings in the Fraud Section based in Washington, D.C. The Fraud Section, the largest litigating component of the Criminal Division, directs and coordinates the federal effort against fraud and white-collar crime. The section annually prosecutes over 80 fraud cases of national significance or great complexity. Currently, the section is prioritizing investigations of securities fraud, health care fraud and FCPA violations.
Qualifications: Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia and have at least three years of post-J.D. legal experience. Applicants should have a strong academic background as well as excellent research and writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience handling complex white collar cases. Clerkship with federal judge is highly desirable. Criminal trial experience and a demonstrated interest in securities fraud, health care fraud or enforcement of the FCPA is desirable.
Salary Information: Current salary and years of experience determine the appropriate salary level:
(GS-13) $82,961-$107,854 per annum
(GS-14) $98,033-$127,854 per annum
(GS-15) $115,317-$149,000 per annum
(See OPM's Web page at www.opm.gov/oca/payrates/index.htm)
Location: Washington, D.C.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Submission Process and Deadline Date: To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience), a detailed resume and/or OF-612 Application for Federal Employment, or a current SF-171 (Application for Federal Employment), a writing sample, law school transcript and a current performance appraisal (if applicable) to:
Employment.Fraud@usdoj.gov [E-mail submission preferred] or mail to:
Kirk Ogrosky
Deputy Chief
Fraud Section, Criminal Division
U.S. Department of Justice
10th & Constitution Ave NW
Bond Building
Washington, D.C. 20530
No telephone calls please.
Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.html
For more information about the Criminal Division, visit the Criminal Division Web page at: http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/index.html
Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace, and the person selected will be required to pass a drug test to screen for illegal drug use. Employment is also contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background investigation adjudicated by the Department of Justice.
The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced.