Trial Attorney (Health Care Fraud) Open Continuous

Trial Attorney (Health Care Fraud) Open Continuous US Offices, Boards and Divisions Phoenix, AZ Job Details Part-time | Full-time $125,776

• $197,200 a year 16 hours ago Qualifications Bar Full Job Description Summary This is a public notice flyer.

Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. This announcement will be open until positions are filled. However, first round consideration will be given to applications submitted by May 25, 2026, 11:59 pm, EDT. Applications will be reviewed approximately every two weeks. If you are interested in applying, please see the official announcement on the DOJs Legal Careers page by following the links below: Trial Attorney (Health Care Fraud) Open Continuous Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency U.S. citizens or nationals Duties 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 National Fraud Enforcement Division, U.S. Department of Justice, is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for three-year renewable term positions in the Fraud Division's Health Care Fraud (HCF). The HCF investigates and prosecutes the most complex health care fraud schemes. The incumbent will serve as a Trial Attorney in HCF 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 Fraud Division. Generally, as a Trial Attorney in the HCF, the incumbent: Handles the development and management of HCF prosecutions. Engages in all phases of investigation and litigation, including, but not limited to, the use of grand jury, advising federal law enforcement agents, preparing appropriate pleadings, litigating motions, and conducting trials in U.S. District Court; Makes charging decisions and proposes dispositions with regard to assigned cases; and In collaboration with managers, develops and maintains the Fraud Division's program to foster effective investigation and prosecution of HCF violations, including advising on strategy and legal complexities, and developing litigation priorities, policy and legislative recommendations. 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 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:

Experience as a criminal prosecutor. Experience with civil or criminal health care fraud matters. Knowledge of white collar criminal litigation. Experience in supporting, litigating, and supervising federal or state criminal cases. Experience in U.S. District Court or state court. Experience with the federal judiciary. Education Additional information Number of Positions Multiple Travel The amount of travel can be significant. Travel frequency and location varies and is 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. Benefits 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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. How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, a review of submitted documents will be made to determine if applicants are qualified for this assignment. Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. Required Documents A complete application package must include: Cover Letter (highlighting relevant experience). Resume

• Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume.

Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position and the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. Your resume must be no more than 2 pages . Resumes longer than 2 pages will not be accepted. Please ensure all information you believe is qualifying for the position is contained within your resume, or you may be marked ineligible. Additionally, your resume must include your JD date and the following information for each job listed: month and year, start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008), and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week).

Writing Sample :

Not to exceed 10 pages. Documentation of eligibility for special hiring authorities (if applicable) to prove appointment eligibility.

Examples include:

Schedule A disability letter, Peace Corps volunteer letter, military spouse hiring authority documentation, etc. Current or Former Political Appointees (if applicable)

• please note on your resume and attach an SF-50.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Schedule A Documentation (if applicable)

• The Fraud Division welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department.

Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable): If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives at www.archives.gov/veterans. If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation. If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or mother or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a completed SF-15 http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf and all additional proof required by the SF-15, as applicable. If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it at https://www.va.gov/resources/getting-started-with-va/ or call 1-800-827-1000. How to Apply Application Process This announcement will be open until positions are filled. However, first round consideration will be given to applications submitted by May 25, 2026, 11:59 pm, Eastern Standard Time. Applications will be reviewed approximately every two weeks. Please submit your application package to . A complete application package must include: Cover Letter (highlighting relevant experience). Resume

• Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume.

Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position and the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. Your resume must be no more than 2 pages . Resumes longer than 2 pages will not be accepted. Please ensure all information you believe is qualifying for the position is contained within your resume, or you may be marked ineligible. Additionally, your resume must include your JD date and the following information for each job listed: month and year, start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008), and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week).

Writing Sample :

Not to exceed 10 pages. Documentation of eligibility for special hiring authorities (if applicable) to prove appointment eligibility.

Examples include:

Schedule A disability letter, Peace Corps volunteer letter, military spouse hiring authority documentation, etc. Current or Former Political Appointees (if applicable)

• please note on your resume and attach an SF-50.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Schedule A Documentation (if applicable)

• The Fraud Division welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department.

Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable): If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives at www.archives.gov/veterans. If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation. If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or mother or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a completed SF-15 http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf and all additional proof required by the SF-15, as applicable. If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it at https://www.va.gov/resources/getting-started-with-va/ or call 1-800-827-1000. Agency contact information Weston Sperbeck Email Address National Fraud Enforcement Division 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20530 US Next steps 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: Trial Attorney (Health Care Fraud) Open Continuous You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated by DOJ. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list.

This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Legal Careers| Department of Justice (www.justice.gov/legal-careers) Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 05/08/2026 to 09/30/2026 Salary $125,776

• $197,200 per year Pay scale & grade GS 14
• 15 Locations few vacancies in the following locations: Phoenix, AZ Los Angeles, CA San Francisco, CA Washington, DC Show morefewer locations (14) Miami, FL Orlando, FL Tampa, FL Chicago, IL New Orleans, LA Boston, MA Detroit, MI Concord, NH Newark, NJ Las Vegas, NV Brooklyn, NY Philadelphia, PA Dallas, TX Houston, TX Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 75% or less
• You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Term
• Attorney Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential 15 Job family (Series) 0905 Attorney Supervisory status No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness National security Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status No Announcement number

DOJ-NFED-26-12958732-DE

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