Federal Prosecutor - Special Attorney Role

State of Ohio; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Paid leave

Holidays

Education & Development

Public Retirement Systems

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The Ohio Auditor of State is seeking experienced prosecutors to serve in a cross-designated federal prosecutorial role through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Special Attorneys Program.

This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable federal prosecutorial experience while remaining a state employee and continuing participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). Working under the direction of the National Fraud Enforcement Division, the DOJ Criminal Division, or a U.S.

Qualifications

• Active admission to a state bar and active bar status.
• Certificate of good standing from the applicable bar authority.
• Relevant legal experience and ability to support criminal investigations and prosecutions.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.
• Willingness to investigate and prosecute assigned cases within the scope of the program, including applicable federal immigration offenses.
• Ability to satisfy federal pre-appointment screening and background investigation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute assigned fraud cases and other criminal offenses within the scope of the program.
• Develop criminal cases through evidence review, legal research, investigative coordination, and case preparation.
• Prepare and litigate criminal matters in coordination with federal prosecutorial authorities.
• Coordinate with state, local, and federal law enforcement partners to identify, investigate, and prosecute criminal activity.
• Support coordinated case identification, referral, and review processes to improve the effectiveness of criminal investigations and prosecutions.
• Participating in multijurisdictional enforcement efforts, including matters involving drug trafficking, human trafficking, and transnational criminal organizations, as assigned.
• Working with federal partners to advance investigations, strengthen prosecutorial capacity, and support effective enforcement of applicable criminal laws.

Skills

Criminal Prosecution

Fraud Investigation

Legal Research

Criminal Litigation

Case Development

Interagency Coordination

Written Communication

Oral Advocacy

Analytical Reasoning

Job description

The Ohio Auditor of State is seeking experienced prosecutors to serve in a cross-designated federal prosecutorial role through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Special Attorneys Program.

This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable federal prosecutorial experience while remaining a state employee and continuing participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). Working under the direction of the National Fraud Enforcement Division, the DOJ Criminal Division, or a U.S.