Trial Attorney, Special Matters Section (Fraud Division)

About the role

The U.S. Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division investigates and prosecutes fraud against the American people. This posting is for permanent Trial Attorney positions in the Fraud Division's Special Matters Section, which handles privilege and legal ethics issues arising in Division investigations and cases. The announcement remains open until positions are filled, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis starting on or before October 21, 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Litigate privilege and filter review protocol issues before federal courts, using the grand jury, writing pleadings and arguing motions.
• Supervise and manage teams of attorneys and paralegals reviewing potentially privileged materials.
• Advise prosecutors, their supervisors and federal law enforcement on how to identify and handle privilege issues throughout investigations and litigation.
• With section managers, develop and maintain the program ensuring prosecutors meet their ethical obligations on privilege, including litigation priorities, policy and legislative recommendations.

Required profile

• United States citizen or national; a pre-employment security investigation and background check including a drug screen is required.
• A J.D. or equivalent degree, and a license to practice as an attorney in good standing in a U.S. state, territory or the District of Columbia.
• GS-14: at least 2.5 years of post-J.D. legal experience, one year at or equivalent to GS-13 (e.g., legal analysis, drafting pleadings and briefs, or conducting civil or criminal litigation).
• GS-15: at least 4 years of post-J.D. legal experience, one year at or equivalent to GS-14 (e.g., independent legal analysis, complex litigation, leading support staff).
• Preferred: expertise in privilege law (attorney-client, work product, spousal privilege), experience supervising review teams, large-scale document reviews, litigating privilege matters, white-collar litigation, federal or state criminal case support, and knowledge of the federal judiciary.

What we offer

• Permanent position at GS-14 or GS-15, with salary based on duty location.
• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, depending on position type and hours.
• Ocasional travel may be required; relocation expenses are not authorized.