General Attorney (Fraud)

US Social Security Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Security Administration's Law and Policy unit seeks attorneys to serve as Special Assistant United States Attorneys in U.S. Attorney's Offices.

LP criminal fraud attorneys handle investigations and prosecutions of fraud affecting SSA and other government benefits programs. Applicants must hold an ABA-accredited law degree, be in good standing with the Bar of a State or DC, and be eligible to practice law.

Qualifications

• Requires a law degree from an ABA-accredited School of Law.
• Bar membership in good standing of a State, Commonwealth or DC and eligible to practice law.
• Experience in criminal or civil litigation, court appearances, trials, or negotiations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute criminal fraud cases undermining SSA and other government benefit programs.
• Handle and litigate criminal or civil matters from investigation through resolution.
• Appear in court and participate in settlement or plea negotiations as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

The Social Security Administration (SSA), Law and Policy (LP) seeks attorneys to work directly in U.S. Attorney's Offices (USAO) as Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSA). LP criminal fraud attorneys investigate and prosecute criminal fraud cases that undermine SSA and other government benefits programs.

This vacancy announcement is a standing register, open continuously six months. Future cut-off dates are at the hiring management's discretion.

Candidates should have a strong desire to serve the public; have excellent research, writing and communication skills; and have strong litigation experience or aptitude. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, qualities, and experiences to apply.

Applicants must hold a law degree from a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association.

Applicants must be a member in good standing of the Bar of a State, Commonwealth or Territory of the United States or District of Columbia and authorized and eligible to practice law. Holding an ACTIVE bar membership is a continuing requirement of the position.

Experience

For GS-13: Requires 3 years of professional legal experience working as a licensed attorney with at least one year of this experience being equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include handling criminal or civil litigation matters.

For GS-14: Requires 4 years of professional legal experience working as a licensed attorney with at least one year of this experience being equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include handling criminal or civil litigation matters.

Qualifying experience may include appearing in court; conducting trials, hearings, or other contested proceedings; participating in settlement or plea negotiations; preparing cases from the investigative stage through resolution; resolving litigation matters; and prosecuting or litigating cases from initial investigation through trial or other final disposition. Experience involving fraud, false statements, program-integrity issues, or other complex enforcement matters is preferred.

Applicants MUST meet all eligibility requirements on or before the closing date of the announcement to be considered for the position.

SSA has discretion to determine what grade level and salary may be offered.