General Attorney (Fraud)

Social Security Administration•Washington, DC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Security Administration’s Law and Policy office seeks attorneys to serve as Special Assistant United States Attorneys in U.S. Attorney’s Offices. Attorneys investigate and prosecute criminal fraud cases affecting SSA and other government benefits programs, working closely with SSA’s Office of the Inspector General and other law enforcement agencies. They are assigned to and work in a U.S. Attorney’s Office, under its management supervision, and handle cases through all stages of prosecution, from grand jury proceedings and indictments through motions, plea negotiations, trials, and sentencing. Attorneys manage significant caseloads and receive mentoring, training, and support from Law and Policy and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The role offers meaningful and challenging public-service legal work in a professional, team-oriented, and flexible environment. The announcement is a continuously open, six-month standing register for future vacancies. This is a permanent, full-time position in the Excepted Service; applicants must relocate to the selected city or be willing to commute, and occasional overnight travel is required. Flextime may be available. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Applicants must hold a JD from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
Applicants must be a member in good standing of the bar of a U.S. state, commonwealth, territory, or the District of Columbia, and authorized and eligible to practice law; active bar membership is a continuing requirement.
For GS-13: At least three years of professional legal experience as a licensed attorney, including at least one year equivalent to GS-12 in the federal service. Specialized experience must include criminal or civil litigation.
For GS-14: At least four years of professional legal experience as a licensed attorney, including at least one year equivalent to GS-13 in the federal service. Specialized experience must include criminal or civil litigation.
Submit law school transcripts showing the applicant’s name, educational institution, degree, and degree award date.
Candidates should have a strong desire to serve the public and excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
Candidates should have strong litigation experience or aptitude.
Fingerprinting and a background and/or security investigation may be required; job offers are contingent on the results.
Selectees must serve a two-year trial period.
Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the announcement’s closing date.
Applicants’ resumes may not exceed two pages.
Relocation to the selected city or willingness to commute is required; relocation expenses are not paid.
Occasional overnight travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience involving fraud, false statements, program-integrity issues, or other complex enforcement matters is preferred.
Qualifying litigation experience may include appearing in court; conducting trials, hearings, or other contested proceedings; participating in settlement or plea negotiations; preparing cases from investigation through resolution; resolving litigation matters; and prosecuting or litigating cases through trial or other final disposition.
Candidates with varied backgrounds, qualities, and experiences are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Investigate and prosecute criminal fraud cases that undermine SSA and other government benefits programs.
Collaborate with SSA’s Office of the Inspector General and other law enforcement agencies.
Manage all stages of criminal cases, including grand jury proceedings, indictments, motion practice, plea negotiations and hearings, jury trials, and sentencing hearings.
Manage an assigned caseload and prepare cases from investigation through resolution.