Civil Division (CIV)
Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section
Attorney
Washington, DC 20530
United States
CIV-TA-frauds-2016-4
About the Office: The Civil Division, with more than 1,000 Attorneys and 14 litigating components, represents the United States, its departments and agencies, Members of Congress, Cabinet and other Federal employees.
The Fraud Section of the Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, 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, which includes bringing cases for fraud against government healthcare programs, fraud by government contractors, and fraud against a variety of other government programs.
Job Description:
The Civil Division of the United States Department of Justice is seeking a few qualified, experienced attorneys in the Frauds Section located in Washington, D.C. The incumbent will represent the United States in civil matters alleging fraud against the government and in other civil matters concerning conflict of interest, bribery and public corruption.
This position requires travel.
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 three 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. The ideal candidate should anticipate working on fast-paced, complex litigation, have an exceptional academic background, and feel comfortable in a courtroom setting. Judicial clerkship experience is highly desirable.
You must submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. If you are claiming veterans preference, you must also submit your DD-214, and /or other documentation that you may have.
Salary: $108,887.00 to $160,300.00 / Per Year
Travel: This position requires some travel.
Application Process: To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more informationlink under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 1675727. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire ,
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Relocation Expenses: Not authorized
Number of Positions: Few