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Trial Attorney (Corporate Enforcement, Compliance, and Policy Unit)

Department of Justice
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Criminal Division
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Summary

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.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/21/2024 to 09/11/2024
Salary
$163,964 to - $191,900 per year

Unless you have prior federal experience, you will likely start at step 1 of the pay scale which is $163,964.

Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - 24 months
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
15
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
24-CRM-FRD-035
Control number
805888900

Duties

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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

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Conditions of employment

  • 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.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

The Criminal Division participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. 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 on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on DOJ's EEO policy can be found on our website.

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please reach out to criminal.crmjobs@usdoj.gov or (202) 514-0361 for alternative application procedures.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

BASIS OF RATING: Once the announcement closes, your application will be automatically evaluated and rated by the system and a Human Resources Specialist. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your application and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s)). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

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