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About the Office

The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division ("Fraud Division") investigates and prosecutes those who commit fraud against the American people. We fulfill our mission by using advanced data-driven investigative techniques; coordinating with agencies responsible for administering taxpayer-funded programs; partnering with federal, tribal, state, territorial, and local law enforcement on fraud-fighting efforts; developing systems and processes that ensure efficient identification and investigation of fraud; and equipping prosecutors and law enforcement with state-of-the-art tools and resources needed to bring criminal actors to justice. The Fraud Division works every day to protect the financial integrity of the United States of America, ensure the vibrancy of the American economy, and seek justice for victims of fraud. This posting is for Attorney Advisor (FOIA/Privacy Act) positions within the Fraud Division. This announcement will be open until 11:59 Eastern Time on Monday, November 23, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on or before November 13, 2026.

The Fraud Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for permanent Attorney Advisor positions with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) experience.

Generally, as an Attorney Advisor, the incumbent(s) will:

• Provide legal advice to internal and external stakeholders on information law issues affecting the Fraud Division, including Touhy regulations, information disclosure, Privacy Act (PA), and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
• Conduct legal research and provide legal advice to a wide variety of federal agencies involving inquiries and assignments related to the application of FOIA and Privacy Act access laws;
• Serve as agency counsel in FOIA/PA litigation and requests for testimony from Fraud Division personnel and draft recommendations for the disposition of FOIA administrative appeals that are in harmony with applicable statutes, court decisions, regulations, and agency policy.
• Provide guidance in the development and establishment of FOIA/PA policies and procedures to ensure that significant FOIA/PA issues are identified and addressed.
• Conduct reviews and oversee the processing of FOIA requests made to the Fraud Division.
• Draft and evaluate Initial Privacy Assessments and Privacy Impact Statements and System of Records Notices, and other documents for legal sufficiency.
• Reviews division agreements and disclosures for Privacy Act and related implications and advise leadership on all issues related to the application of the Privacy Act.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. See “Additional Information” section for further details.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

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.

Grade Specific Qualifications:

• To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, applicants must have at least one and a half (1.5) years of post JD legal experience.
• To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have at least two and a half (2.5) years post-J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; composing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; and conducting civil or criminal litigation.
• To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years 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 independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon one or more of the following competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the FOIA, the Privacy Act, and all pertinent regulations, executive orders, guidance.
• Experience litigating legal matters, whether civil, criminal, or administrative in nature.
• Experience advising senior leaders/officials on legal issues related to FOIA or the Privacy Act.
• Legal experience working in a General Counsel's Office within a federal agency or in the office/chambers of a federal judge.
• Prior Federal Clerkship experience.

How you will be evaluated

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

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