Hiring Organization

National Fraud Enforcement Division

Hiring Office

Special Matters Section

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Job ID

FRD-SM-TA-1

Location:

Multiple Locations

Application Deadline:

Sunday, January 31, 2027

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 productive 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 Trial Attorney positions within the Fraud Division’s Special Matters Section. This announcement will be open until positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on or before October 21, 2026.

The Special Matters Section handles issues related to privilege and legal ethics that arise in Division investigations and cases. Section attorneys assist in the collection and processing of evidence, as well as conduct filter reviews and litigation involving assertions of privilege. They also collaborate frequently with other Department personnel to ensure consistent approaches in developing areas of law, and they provide regular training and guidance to the Division.

Job Description

The Fraud Division, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking qualified and experienced attorneys for permanent Trial Attorney positions in the Division’s Special Matters Section.

Generally, as a Trial Attorney in the Special Matters Section, the incumbent:

- Litigates issues of privilege and filter review protocols before federal courts by using the grand jury, writing appropriate pleadings, and arguing motions regarding privilege matters.
- Supervises and manages teams of attorneys and paralegals engaged in the review of potentially privileged materials.
- Advises Fraud Division prosecutors and their supervisors and federal law enforcement agents on strategic approaches to identifying and handling issues related to privilege at all stages of investigation and litigation.
- In collaboration with section managers, develops and maintains the Fraud Division’s program to ensure that all prosecutors comply with their ethical obligations related to privilege, including developing litigation priorities, policy, and legislative recommendations.

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 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 the following competencies:

- Expertise in the law of legal privilege, including Attorney-Client, Work Product Doctrine, Spousal Privilege, and all exceptions to such privileges, including waiver and crime-fraud exception
- Experience supervising attorneys and support staff engaged in the review of potentially privileged materials
- Experience overseeing large-scale document reviews, including familiarity with document review platforms.
- Experience litigating privilege matters in federal or state court.
- Knowledge of white-collar litigation.
- Experience in supporting, litigating, and supervising federal or state criminal cases.
- Experience with the federal judiciary.

Application Process

The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement. Interested attorneys should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and their most recent SF-50 (if applicable) in PDF format to [email protected] with the subject line in the following format: “Trial Attorney (Special Matters Section) – Last name, First name.” If your application is not submitted in the requested format, it will not be considered.

A complete application package must include:

- Cover Letter (highlighting relevant experience).

- Resume - Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume. Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position and the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. Your resume must be no more than 2 pages. Resumes longer than 2 pages will not be accepted. Please ensure all information you believe is qualifying for the position is contained within your resume, or you may be marked ineligible. Additionally, your resume must include your JD date and the following information for each job listed: month and year,



start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008), and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week).

- Writing Sample: Not to exceed 10 pages.

- SF-50 (if applicable) – Current or former federal employees and political appointees should note this on their resume and include an SF-50 with their application documents. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.

- Documentation of eligibility for special hiring authorities (if applicable) to prove appointment eligibility. Examples include: Schedule A disability letter, Peace Corps volunteer letter, military spouse hiring authority documentation, etc.

- Schedule A Documentation (if applicable) - The Fraud Division welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and 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.

- Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable):

- If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives at www.archives.gov/veterans .
- If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
- If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or mother or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a completed SF-15 http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf and all additional proof required by the SF-15, as applicable. If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it at https://www.va.gov/resources/getting-started-with-va/ or call +91-XXXXXXXXXX.

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 conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Salary

This is a permanent position at the GS-14 or GS-15 grade level. The salary range for this position will be based on the duty location. See OPM’s Web page at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule/

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