Closing Date: 31st January, 2027

Description:

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.

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/

Number of Positions
Multiple

Travel:

Occasional travel will be required. Travel frequency and location vary and is based on the attorney's litigation schedule.

Relocation Expenses
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.