Trial Attorney

Justice Management Division; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice, Fraud Division, National Enforcement Section, is seeking qualified Trial Attorneys for three-year renewable term positions. Applicants will handle high-tempo prosecutions across the division's portfolio, including healthcare fraud, procurement fraud, and tax-related matters.

Incumbents will collaborate with section managers, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, and other federal agencies, participate in all phases of investigation and litigation, and must be prepared for a

Qualifications

• J.D., or equivalent, degree, and license to practice as an attorney in any U.S. state or DC.
• Active membership in the bar in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out investigations and prosecutions, advise on strategy and legal complexities, and set litigation priorities.
• Recommend charging decisions and dispositions for assigned cases; coordinate with Assistant U.S. Attorneys and other agencies.
• Engage in all phases of investigation and litigation, including grand jury work and litigating motions and trials in U.S. District Courts.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy skills

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. degree

Active bar admission

Job description

Summary

This posting is for Trial Attorney positions within the Fraud Division's National Enforcement Section. This announcement will be open until positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on or before June 15, 2026.

About The Office

The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division ("Fraud Division") investigates and prosecutes those who commit fraud against the American people. We fulfill our mission by using advanced data-driven investigative techniques; coordinating with agencies responsible for administering taxpayer-funded programs; partnering with federal, tribal, state, territorial, and local law enforcement on fraud‑fighting efforts; developing systems and processes that ensure efficient identification and investigation of fraud; and equipping prosecutors and law enforcement with state‑of‑the‑art tools and resources needed to bring criminal actors to justice. The Fraud Division works every day to protect the financial integrity of the United States of America, ensure the vibrancy of the American economy, and seek justice for victims of fraud.

Job Description

The Fraud Division is seeking qualified attorneys for three-year renewable term positions in the Division's National Enforcement Section.

The Fraud Division's National Enforcement Section is focused on high‑tempo prosecutions across the Fraud Division portfolio, including criminals who compromise our health care system, defraud public benefit programs, bilk federal procurement, evade tariffs and customs laws, cheat our tax system, or threaten the financial integrity of the United States or its citizens. Through our rigorous training and development program, attorneys assigned to the National Enforcement Section gain experience in the full breadth of the Fraud Division's criminal enforcement portfolio.

Generally, As a Trial Attorney, The Incumbent:

• In collaboration with section managers, carries out and fosters effective investigations and prosecutions, including advising on strategy and legal complexities, and developing litigation priorities.
• Recommends charging decisions and proposes dispositions with regard to assigned cases.
• Partners with Assistant U.S. Attorneys and attorneys in other federal law enforcement agencies in the development, management and trial of healthcare and related financial fraud cases.
• Engages in all phases of investigation and litigation, including, but not limited to, using the grand jury, advising federal law enforcement agents, utilizing international evidence collection tools, preparing appropriate pleadings, and litigating motions and trials before U.S. District Courts across the country.
• Advises and instructs Assistant U.S. Attorneys on complicated questions of law and Departmental policy with respect to matters arising under the internal revenue laws.
• Advises and consults with the Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Section Chief, and other managers reporting on the status of all cases and matters related to criminal remedies.
• Upon accepting an offer of employment, applicants must make a three‑year commitment to the Fraud Division.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You must complete a background investigation to include pre‑employment drug testing.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• You must maintain a bank account for direct deposit of salary.
• J.D. degree required, must be an active member of the bar, any jurisdiction.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

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 for the GS-13 grade level, applicants must have at least one and a half (1.5) years of post JD legal experience.
• To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have at least two and a half (2.5) years of 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 and/or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 and other indicia of academic excellence.
• Superior communication and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing, sound judgment, and an ability to work well with others.

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see ...

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of credibility of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at ...

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Additional Information

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Agency contact information

FRAUD Division

Phone Email Address National Fraud Enforcement Division

950 Pennsylvania Ave NW

Washington, DC 20530

US