Trial Attorney (Health Care Fraud Unit)

U.S. Department of Justice; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government legal department is seeking a Trial Attorney for the Health Care Fraud Unit. Responsibilities include directing and conducting investigations and trials, as well as advising on legal filings. U.S. Citizenship and a commitment to a three-year term are required, along with the ability to undergo a security investigation and other qualifications.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Pre-employment security investigation mandatory.
• Must have registered for the selective service (if applicable).
• Ability to sign a mobility agreement.
• May require a two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Direct, conduct, and monitor investigations.
• Prepare for and conduct trials.
• Advise on pleadings and court filings.

Job description

Overview

The Fraud Section investigates and prosecutes complex white-collar criminal cases across the country, and is responsible for implementing the Department's fraud enforcement policy. This posting is for a Trial Attorney position in the Health Care Fraud (HCF) Unit, located in Washington, D.C.; Houston, TX; Miami, FL; Newark, NJ; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Brooklyn, NY; Detroit, MI; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Tampa, FL; Orlando, FL; New Orleans, LA; Los Angeles, CA; or Concord, NH.

Duties

The Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for three-year renewable term positions in the Fraud Section's Health Care Fraud (HCF) Unit. The incumbent will serve as a Trial Attorney in the HCF Unit and, as such, will independently direct, conduct, and monitor investigations, prepare for and conduct trials, and advise on pleadings and other court filings. Upon accepting an offer of employment, applicants must make a three-year commitment to the HCF Unit.

Generally, as a Trial Attorney in the HCF Unit, the incumbent:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
• You must undergo a pre-employment security investigation.
• All male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must have registered for the selective service. If selected, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You will be required to sign a mobility agreement.
• A two-year trial period may be required.