Trial Attorney (Corporate Enforcement Section)

Justice Management Division; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice – National Fraud Enforcement Division in Washington, DC seeks qualified Trial Attorneys for permanent positions in the Corporate Enforcement Section. Roles involve counseling, litigating, negotiating, and driving corporate enforcement outcomes across sections.

The position requires a J.D. or equivalent, active bar status, and experience in civil or criminal litigation. Travel may be significant; salary will be based on the standard DOJ pay scale for the DC area.

Qualifications

• Requires a J.D. or equivalent; must be licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney and be an active member of the bar.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate criminal enforcement; advise prosecution teams on liability and resolutions.
• Oversee corporate compliance matters and reporting obligations.
• Draft and revise the Fraud Division's corporate enforcement policies.
• Coordinate with litigating sections to ensure policy compliance and strategic objectives.
• Develop training on corporate enforcement and remediation for sections.
• Provide crime victim assistance to litigating sections.
• Liaise with domestic/foreign law enforcement/regulators to coordinate investigations.

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

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. This posting is for Trial Attorney positions within the Fraud Division's Corporate Enforcement Section. This announcement will be open until positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on or before October 16, 2026. The Corporate Enforcement Section oversees all aspects of the Fraud Division's corporate criminal enforcement practice, including by working with and advising the Division's other sections on the evaluation of corporate criminal liability and the structural, monetary, and compliance components of corporate resolutions; evaluating corporate compliance programs; and overseeing post-resolution matters, including compliance and reporting obligations. The attorneys assigned to this section are committed to counseling, litigating, negotiating, and otherwise driving success for our Division in our corporate enforcement efforts. The Section also formulates and implements corporate enforcement procedures and guidelines for the Fraud Division and Department leadership.

Job Description

The National Fraud Enforcement Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for permanent Trial Attorney positions in the Division's Corporate Enforcement Section.

Generally, As a Trial Attorney, The Incumbent(s) Will

• Assist the Fraud Division's litigating sections in overseeing all aspects of its corporate criminal enforcement practice, including advising prosecution teams on the evaluation of corporate criminal liability and the structural, monetary, and compliance components of corporate resolutions;
• Assist in overseeing corporate compliance matters and the administration of compliance reporting obligations;
• Provide advice and assist in drafting and revising the Fraud Division's corporate criminal enforcement policies;
• Work with line and supervisory attorneys in each of the Fraud Division's litigating Sections-including Health Care Fraud, Public Trust and Financial Integrity, Tax, and Global Trade and Commerce Enforcement-to ensure compliance with relevant Department policy and advancement of strategic objectives with respect to corporate criminal enforcement;
• Oversee the development of training relevant to each litigating section regarding corporate enforcement, the evaluation of corporate compliance programs, and remediation;
• Provide crime victim assistance to the litigating sections;
• Liaise with domestic and/or foreign law enforcement and/or regulatory partners as necessary to achieve strategic objectives necessary to successful coordination in investigating and prosecuting fraud matters.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. See “Additional Information” section for further details.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• 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 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

• Demonstrated compliance experience within multiple industries (health care, government contracting, import/export, tax, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and/or testing regulatory compliance controls.
• Knowledge of, and experience implementing, best practices for an effective compliance program.
• Experience conducting investigations of business organizations and entities.
• Experience with corporate criminal resolutions.
• Experience with the federal judiciary.
• Experience with civil or criminal fraud matters.
• Knowledge of white-collar criminal litigation.

Education

Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree.

Additional information

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

Number of Positions

One or more individuals may be selected from this announcement.

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.