General Attorney (Fraud)

About this role

Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information. Candidates should have a strong desire to serve the public; have excellent research, writing and communication skills; and have strong litigation experience or aptitude. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, qualities, and experiences to apply. Applicants must hold a law degree from a School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association.

Applicants must be a member in good standing of the Bar of a State, Commonwealth or Territory of the United States or District of Columbia and authorized and eligible to practice law. Holding an ACTIVE bar membership is a continuing requirement of the position. Experience: For GS-13: Requires 3 years of professional legal experience working as a licensed attorney with at least one year of this experience being equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience MUST include handling criminal or civil litigation matters. For GS-14: Requires 4 years of professional legal experience working as a licensed attorney with at least one year of this experience being equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include handling criminal or civil litigation matters. Qualifying experience may include appearing in court; conducting trials, hearings, or other contested proceedings; participating in settlement or plea negotiations; preparing cases from the investigative stage through resolution; resolving litigation matters; and prosecuting or litigating cases from initial investigation through trial or other final disposition.

Experience involving fraud, false statements, program-integrity issues, or other complex enforcement matters is preferred. Applicants MUST meet all eligibility requirements on or before the closing date of the announcement to be considered for the position. SSA has discretion to determine what grade level and salary may be offered.

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