The Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking an individual to serve as Senior Level Appellate Counsel (False Claims Act) in its Appellate Staff.
Summary
The Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking an individual to serve as Senior Level Appellate Counsel (False Claims Act) in its Appellate Staff.
The Senior Level Appellate Counsel (False Claims Act) serves as a technical expert and coordinator for attorneys in the Appellate Staff and across the Division in False Claims Act litigation, and as a resource for other offices and agencies that require advice on difficult matters under the False Claims Act. Additionally, the incumbent assists, as appropriate, with the Division's False Claims Act cases in the Supreme Court, including preparing certiorari petitions and briefs for submission to the Court. The Senior Level Appellate Counsel (False Claims Act) prepares recommendations for or against appeal or rehearing in cases that fall within the incumbent's area of expertise, in which lower court decisions are averse to the government. The Senior Level Appellate Counsel (False Claims Act) also serves as a technical expert on other significant appellate litigation as assigned.
You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered
This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
You will be required to obtain and maintain a final Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in withdrawal of the job offer or removal.
It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and you may be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment.
Upon conversion to a permanent appointment with the Department, all Department attorneys are subject to a two-year trial period.
May require completion of a 14-month temporary appointment, subject to extension, pending the completion and adjudication of your background check.
Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
You must be a United States Citizen or National.
Qualifications
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 be an active member of the bar in good standing.
Applicants must have a high degree of professional skill and extended training and experience in Federal law, including the False Claims Act. The incumbent must have an intimate grasp of its specialized and highly technical scheme, which involves working not only with government agencies, but also private relators authorized under the statute to proceeds as private attorneys general. In addition, applicants must possess deep familiarity and experience with the procedural and strategic aspects of Supreme Court and appellate litigation on behalf of the federal government. Applicants must be able to solve novel and highly complex problems in the short space of time allowed by court deadlines.
We recommend that your application emphasize your level of experience, expertise, and accomplishments (including the results of your actions) in handling challenging and precedential appellate cases involving False Claims Act suits. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position.
Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
YOU WILL BE EVALUATED ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs):
Your responses to the MTQs should be submitted in one document that includes separate narrative statements addressing each of the 2 Mandatory Technical Qualifications (NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES PER MTQ, 4 PAGES TOTAL).
MTQ1. Demonstrated expertise and experience in personally handling exceptionally challenging and precedential appellate cases involving False Claims Act suits.
MTQ2. Demonstrated deep familiarity and experience with the procedural and strategic aspects of Supreme Court and appellate litigation on behalf of the federal government.
Applications without MTQ narrative statements will not be considered.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
Applicants who fail to submit all information and documents (i.e., resume, Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other documents as applicable) WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
Each Mandatory Technical Qualification must be addressed separately.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Complete Resume
MTQ Narratives (2 pages per MTQ)
If you are a current or former federal employee, please provide your last or most recent SF-50 (not an award SF-50) and if applicable, the SF-50 that reflects the highest grade level held on a permanent basis (please refer to the "Required Documents" section for additional information).
Recent Performance Appraisal (for current or former federal employees)
Proof of active bar membership
Other supporting documentation as required.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Civil Division
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Applicants who fail to submit all information and documents (i.e., resume, Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other documents as applicable) WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
Each Mandatory Technical Qualification must be addressed separately.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Complete Resume
MTQ Narratives (2 pages per MTQ)
If you are a current or former federal employee, please provide your last or most recent SF-50 (not an award SF-50) and if applicable, the SF-50 that reflects the highest grade level held on a permanent basis (please refer to the "Required Documents" section for additional information).
Recent Performance Appraisal (for current or former federal employees)
Proof of active bar membership
Other supporting documentation as required.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Civil Division
1100 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
