Attorney supporting the US Attorney's Office

FSA•Spokane, WA

3h•$63,310 - $72,805•Onsite

About The Position

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for an Attorney. The Attorney will support on-going criminal and civil health care fraud prosecutions. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, join FSA!

Requirements

Minimum education is a JD degree. Bar admission is not required
Demonstrated ability to utilize law library resources and working knowledge of research tools.
Demonstrated excellent legal writing skills, requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in common software applications
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and drafting pleadings, discovery documents and legal memoranda dealing with a variety of federal criminal and civil issues, with a particular focus on civil and criminal health care fraud prosecutions of fraud committed by health care providers against COVID-19 relief programs, as well as civil opioid matters pursed under the False Claims Act and Controlled Substances Act.
Assist AUSAs in preparing for court hearings, meetings with opposing counsel, depositions, settlement conferences, client meetings, and other events that occur in the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Assist AUSAs in litigating cases in federal district and appellate courts covering a broad spectrum of issues including civil and criminal enforcement of federal laws and defense of federal agency actions under a variety of tort, environmental, constitutional and administrative laws.
Under the supervision of AUSAs, participate in court hearings, moot courts, and other events that support the litigation work of the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Other duties as assigned