Trial Attorney (Corporate Enforcement Section)

About the role

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If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Legal Careers | Trial Attorney (Corporate Enforcement Section) | United States Department of Justice ***

What you will do

• 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 or foreign law enforcement and/or regulatory partners as necessary to achieve strategic objectives necessary to successful coordination in investigating and prosecuting fraud matters.

Education

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

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Documents you must provide

• Listed in the 'How to Apply' section

What to expect next

This is a public notice flyer. Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs.

If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Legal Careers | Trial Attorney (Corporate Enforcement Section) | United States Department of Justice *** This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships.

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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.