Trial Attorney

Summary

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. The Section investigates and prosecutes cases across the country and leads the Department's corporate enforcement efforts. The Section is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for Trial Attorney positions in each of its five units.

Duties

Generally, as a Trial Attorney in the Section, the incumbent (depending on the unit): In collaboration with managers, carries out and fosters effective investigations and prosecutions, including advising on strategy and legal complexities, and developing litigation priorities, policy, and legislative recommendations. 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 complex, white-collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions. Engages in all phases of investigation and litigation, including, but not limited to, using the grand jury, using federal investigative tools and handling electronic evidence, advising federal law enforcement agents, preparing appropriate pleadings, appearing for hearings at all phases of criminal proceedings, and litigating motions and trials before U.S. District Courts across the country. Evaluates reports of potential violations of financial fraud laws, the FDCA, the CPSA, FCPA, FEPA and other statutes related to economic crimes (relevant laws) from both internal and outside sources to determine whether investigation is warranted. Advises and instructs Assistant U.S. Attorneys on complicated questions of law and Departmental policy with respect to relevant laws. Represents the U.S. in direct negotiations and discussions with corporate counsel and high-level officials. Participates in discussions with opposing counsel for defendants and in the formulation of resolutions often having far-reaching legal consequences. Devise structural, monetary, and compliance components of corporate resolutions, evaluate corporate compliance programs, and oversee post-resolution matters. Advises and consults with Division and Section leadership, reporting on the status of all cases and matters related to criminal remedies. Additional for FSP: Supervises review of potentially protected and privileged materials to ensure that attorneys comply with their ethical obligations regarding legal privilege. Supervises and manages team of attorneys engaged in the review of potentially privileged materials. Works directly with agents/prosecutors to ensure they are not exposed to potentially privileged materials. Engages in all phases of litigation of privilege matters. Helps ensure that all attorneys comply with their ethical obligations related to legal privilege.

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 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: All units: Experience as a criminal prosecutor. Experience with complex white- collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions. Experience in supporting, litigating, and supervising federal or state criminal cases. Experience in U.S. District Court or state court. Experience conducting investigations of, charging, and resolving charges with individuals as well as organizations and entities, including corporations. Experience with the federal judiciary. Experience working with law enforcement agencies and other prosecuting authorities,foreign or domestic. Additional for FSP: Expertise in the law of legal privilege, including the Attorney-Client Privilege, Work Product Doctrine, Spousal Privilege, and all exceptions to such privileges, including waiver and the crime-fraud exception. Experience supervising attorneys and support staff engaged in the review of potentially privileged materials. Experience overseeing large-scale document reviews, including familiarity with document review platforms. Experience litigating privilege matters in federal court.

Education

A J.D., or equivalent, degree. Applicants who possess an equivalent degree rather than a J.D. may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management.