Closing Date: 30th September, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
The Fraud Division's Asset Recovery Section takes the profit out of fraud by using all available civil and criminal authorities to affirmatively seize and forfeit domestic and international assets, by joining criminal investigations, and by collecting outstanding judgments on behalf of the United States. The experienced attorneys in the Asset Recovery Section are responsible for working with analysts and investigators to find and seize assets that rightfully belong to the American people, for litigating civil and criminal cases on behalf of the United States, and for providing subject matter expertise to other attorneys in the Division and the Department regarding forfeiture and asset recovery.

The Deputy Chief position is responsible for the supervision of the Fraud Division's most significant matters. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting in all aspects of Division leadership, and in the development and management of teams of prosecutors.

As Deputy Chief, the incumbent:

Supervises and manages the work of the Assistant Chiefs and Trial Attorneys in the Division's Asset Recovery Section on investigations and prosecutions, ensuring ongoing individual and team development, identifying and correcting deficiencies, and appropriately allocating personnel resources.
Assists and supports Fraud Division's management by providing input on budget allocation, hiring, personnel disciplinary actions, technology, and various Department reporting responsibilities as they pertain to the program.
Develops and maintains the program to foster effective national investigation and prosecution of complex white collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions, including developing litigation priorities and policy and legislative recommendations.
Assists in managing the Section's program to prosecute fraud-related matters, which includes investigations and prosecutions in partnership with U.S. Attorney's Offices, federal law enforcement agencies, civil regulatory partners, and foreign law enforcement officials.
Ensures that staff execute the fraud enforcement strategy and accomplish the enforcement goals set by the Section Chief and responsible Deputy Assistant Attorney General.
Advises Trial Attorneys on strategic approaches to their cases. Assigns, oversees, and reviews the work of trial attorneys and support positions. Advises high-level Department officials on matters relating to significant prosecutions and the Section's legal and policy work.
Serves as a liaison on cases and related matters between the Fraud Division and other DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys' Offices, and with a variety of other criminal and civil enforcement agencies and officials on white-collar crime issues.
Represents the U.S. in direct negotiations and discussions with corporate counsel and high-level corporate officials.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: All 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 have at least five (5) years of post J.D. legal experience. Applicants must also be an active member of the bar in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies:

Experience as a criminal prosecutor in federal or state court.
Experience as an attorney in private practice.
Experience as a judicial law clerk.
Experience litigating in U.S. District Court or state court.
Experience supporting, litigating, or supervising federal criminal or civil asset forfeiture cases.
Experience conducting investigations of organizations and entities, including corporations.
Experience training criminal prosecutors and investigators.
Experience working with law enforcement agencies.
Experience supervising federal prosecutors or non-attorney personnel.

Salary:
This is a permanent position at the 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/

Number of Positions
Multiple

Travel:

The amount of travel can be significant. Travel frequency and location vary and are based on the attorney's litigation schedule.

Relocation Expenses
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.