The Fraud Section represents the United States in federal district courts in civil matters concerning fraud against the government as well as areas including conflict of interest, bribery, and public corruption. The largest subject area of work is application of the False Claims Act to allegations of fraud against the government, which includes fraud in federal healthcare programs, fraud by government contractors, and fraud in a variety of other federal programs.
The Civil Division of the United States Department of Justice is seeking at least 4 qualified, experienced attorneys for positions in the Fraud Section located in Washington, DC. The incumbent will represent the United States in civil matters filed under the False Claims Act and other federal statutes alleging fraud against the government, and in other civil matters concerning conflict of interest, bribery, and public corruption. Matters investigated and litigated by the Fraud Section emanate from complaints filed under the whistleblower provisions of the False Claims Act, agency referrals, and fraudulent schemes and trends identified by the Section's data analytics.
Salary: $139,395 - $191,900/year
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Must complete a Background Investigation to include drug testing
- Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable
- May require completion of a fourteen month temporary appointment, subject to extension, pending the completion and adjudication of your background check.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access depending on organizational assignment / duty location.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be a graduate from a full course of study in a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), have at least two and 1/2 years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-14 level, and four years of post J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-15 level. You must also be a U.S. citizen. Applicants should have excellent writing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; exhibit good judgment, and have experience in litigation and/or trial work.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume showing relevant experience.
- Writing Sample (not more than 15 pages in length, and written in the past 3 years)
- DD-214 and/or veteran documentation, (if applicable).
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (not more than 15 pages in length). If you are claiming veterans preference, you must also submit your DD-214, and/or other documentation that you may have. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by email to: CivilFrauds.Applications@usdoj.gov. No telephone calls, please.
Benefits: A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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