Affirmative Civil Enforcement Paralegal Specialist

Affirmative Civil Enforcement Paralegal Specialist Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 27-ILN-13084828-DE. Key Responsibilities This posting seeks Paralegal Specialist applicants for our ACE unit. The ACE unit is responsible for investigating and litigating affirmative civil fraud actions on behalf of the United States, including healthcare fraud, procurement fraud, and violations of the False Claims Act (FCA). You will be supporting Civil Division Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) throughout all phases of the civil litigation process. At the full performance level, you will support AUSAs by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include: Performs substantive legal research using a variety of research tools. Prepares draft legal and administrative pleadings and various other correspondence and legal documents. Review and organize complex factual material and other documentary data related to affirmative civil enforcement. Utilize investigative tools to research allegations detailed in complaints or active investigations. Analyze large sets of data to identify trends and prepare concise summaries. Provides assistance with Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) Interview witnesses and various individuals who can provide insight into cases under review. Develop and enter various case material into a computer database/e-discovery platform. Prepare charts, graphs, and tables to illustrate results. Prepare, develop, compile, or maintain jury instructions in preparing for trial. Prepare exhibits for trial which typically involve a wide range of visual materials. Provide litigation case management and organize cases for court presentation. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements & Education All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Superior Academic Achievement is defined as follows: standing in the upper third of your graduating class or major subdivision, OR membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies, OR obtaining a sufficient grade point average, defined as the following. Applicants must have a grade point average of: (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $56409 – $108533/yr. What security clearance is required? This position requires a Top Secret security clearance. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-31. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path. Related Searches Affirmative Civil Enforcement Paralegal Specialist, Aff… Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-11 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys