Supervisory Trial Attorney (Assistant Deputy Chief, SMP and HSU)

United States Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory Trial Attorney (Assistant Deputy Chief) for the Securities, Market and Private Fraud (SMP) Unit and the Health & Safety Unit.

The role leads trial attorneys on investigations and prosecutions nationwide, guiding strategic planning, litigation priorities, and interagency collaboration. Qualified candidates hold a J.D., active bar status, and substantial federal prosecution experience; candidates should excel in leadership,

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent degree and active bar admission in good standing.
• Five (5) years post J.D. legal experience, including at least four (4) years federal prosecution experience.
• Experience investigating and prosecuting complex white collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Unit's trial attorneys on investigations and prosecutions across the country.
• Advise on strategic approaches to investigations and prosecutions and review work of attorneys and support staff.
• Assist Unit Chief with budget, hiring, staffing, and reporting responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Trial experience

Strategic planning

Training development

Education

J.D. or equiv.

Job description

Supervisory Trial Attorney (Assistant Deputy Chief, SMP and HSU)

Hiring Organization

Criminal Division (CRM)

Hiring Office

White Collar and Corporate Enforcement Section

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Job ID

27-CRM-WCCES-002

Location: Washington, DC - United States

Location: Washington, DC - United States Application Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026

About the Office

The White Collar and Corporate Enforcement (formerly Fraud) Section plays a unique and essential role in the Department's fight against sophisticated economic crime, foreign bribery, and other forms of complex misconduct that endanger public health and safety. It investigates and prosecutes cases across the country and leads the Department's corporate enforcement efforts. This posting is for Assistant Deputy Chiefs in the Securities, Market and Private Fraud Unit and the Health & Safety Unit.

The White Collar Section has vast experience with sophisticated criminal schemes, expertise managing complex and multi-district litigation, and an ability to deploy resources effectively to address law enforcement priorities and respond to geographically shifting crime problems. The White Collar Section also plays a critical role in the development of Department policy.

The Securities, Market and Private Fraud (SMP) Unit prosecutes consumer fraud, securities fraud, market manipulation, and other complex schemes that defraud, harm, and otherwise exploit Americans, U.S. markets, investors, companies, banks and other financial institutions. The Unit has brought significant prosecution against domestic and foreign actors involved in complex consumer/investment fraud schemes, corporate executives for securities and accounting fraud, and senior employees in the financial services industry involved in market manipulation and commodities fraud.

The Health and Safety Unit (HSU) prosecutes violations of federal law designed to protect public health and safety, including the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) and the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). The Unit has brought significant prosecutions against by individuals and companies that commit crimes that result or could result in serious or fatal harm to consumers.

Job Description

As an Assistant Deputy Chief, the incumbent:

• Oversees and manages the work of the Unit's trial attorneys on investigations and prosecutions ensuring ongoing individual and team development, identifying and correcting deficiencies, and appropriately allocating personnel resources. Provides in-person support and guidance to trial attorneys during investigations and on trials in venues across the country
• Advises trial attorneys on strategic approaches to investigations and prosecutions, including assistance with development of investigative plans; charging document review; and proposals for resolutions. Oversees and reviews the work of trial attorneys and support positions.
• Helps to oversee the Section's financial, human, and technical resource applications. Assists and supports the Unit Chief in the day-to-day operations of the Unit, including but not limited to providing input on budget allocation, hiring, staffing, personnel disciplinary actions, and a wide variety of Department reporting responsibilities.
• In collaboration with the Unit Chief, develops and maintains the Unit's program to foster effective national investigation and prosecution of complex white collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions including developing litigation priorities, policy and legislative recommendations; develops and maintains agency partnerships across the country.
• Develops and conducts trainings on white-collar crime related issues and fraud prosecutions and investigations.
• Engages in all phases of investigation and litigation, including, but not limited to: using the grand jury; advising federal law enforcement agents; utilizing evidence collection tools; conducting witness interviews and debriefings; preparing appropriate pleadings, warrants, and plea agreements; and litigating motions, hearings, and trials before U.S. District Courts across the country.
• Serves as a liaison on Section cases and related matters between the Criminal 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.

Qualified 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. To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least five (5) years post J.D. legal experience, to include at least four (4) years of federal prosecution experience, experience investigating and prosecuting complex white collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions, including investigations and prosecutions of frauds involving securities, investments, U.S. consumers, and public health and safety.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a federal criminal prosecutor.
• Experience in supporting, litigating, and supervising federal or state criminal cases.
• Experience in U.S. District Court or state court.
• Experience conducting investigations of organizations and entities, including corporations.
• Experience with the federal judiciary.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

You will be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

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