Trial Attorney (Tax)

Summary

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Duties

About the Office
The Department of Justices National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division) investigates and prosecutes those who commit fraud against the American people. We fulfill our mission by using advanced data-driven investigative techniques; coordinating with agencies responsible for administering taxpayer-funded programs; partnering with federal tribal state territorial and local law enforcement on fraud-fighting efforts; developing systems and processes that ensure efficient identification and investigation of fraud; and equipping prosecutors and law enforcement with state-of-the-art tools and resources needed to bring criminal actors to justice. The Fraud Division works every day to protect the financial integrity of the United States of America ensure the vibrancy of the American economy and seek justice for victims of fraud.

Job Description
The National Fraud Enforcement Division U.S. Department of Justice is seeking qualified experienced attorneys for permanent Trial Attorney positions in the Divisions Tax Section (Tax). Trial attorneys in the Tax Sections Criminal Enforcement Units have a significant amount of responsibility and work in a collegial environment with experienced litigators. Persuasive legal writing oral advocacy and ability to analyze and organize significant documentary evidence are critical components of the position. Our attorneys work with federal agents to investigate and prosecute offenses arising under the internal revenue laws and related federal statutes. Our attorneys responsibilities encompass the investigative use of the grand jury and other investigative techniques such as search warrants. Attorneys also engage in all facets of criminal litigation including indictment motions practice jury trial and sentencing. A trial attorney typically works with federal agents as well as with another Criminal Tax Section Trial Attorney and Assistant United States Attorneys litigating matters as the lead attorney second chair or consulting attorney. Our cases involve traditional violations of criminal tax laws by taxpayers having legal sources of income including for example tax evasion and the filing of false tax returns as well as cases involving fraudulent claims against the public fisc for refunds tax defiers identity theft financial institution fraud securities fraud health care fraud organized crime activities and narcotics trafficking.

Generally as a Trial Attorney in Tax the incumbent:

• In collaboration with unit managers carries out and fosters effective investigations and prosecutions including advising on strategy and legal complexities and developing litigation priorities.
• Recommends charging decisions and proposes dispositions with regard to assigned cases.
• Partners with Assistant U.S. Attorneys and attorneys in other federal law enforcement agencies in the development management and trial of tax and related financial fraud cases.
• Engages in all phases of investigation and litigation including but not limited to using the grand jury advising federal law enforcement agents utilizing international evidence collection tools preparing appropriate pleadings and litigating motions and trials before U.S. District Courts across the country.
• Advises and instructs Assistant U.S. Attorneys on complicated questions of law and Departmental policy with respect to matters arising under the internal revenue laws.
• Advises and consults with the Assistant Attorney General Deputy Assistant Attorney General Section Chief and other Section Managers reporting on the status of all cases and matters related to criminal remedies.
• Upon accepting an offer of employment applicants must make a three-year commitment to the Fraud Division.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You must complete a background investigation to include pre-employment drug testing.
• Selective Service Registration is required as applicable.
• You must maintain a bank account for direct deposit of salary.
• J.D. degree required must be an active member of the bar any jurisdiction.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Interested applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State territory of the United States or the District of Columbia and be an active member of the bar in good standing.

Grade Specific Qualifications:

• To qualify at the GS-14 grade level applicants must have at least two and a half (2.5) years post J.D. legal experience one of which was specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; composing pleadings briefs and other court documents involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; and conducting civil or criminal litigation.
• To qualify at the GS-15 grade level applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D. legal experience one of which was specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings briefs and other court documents involving unique and/or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies:

• Experience as a federal criminal prosecutor.
• Experience in supporting litigating and supervising federal or state criminal cases.
• Experience in U.S. District Court or state court.
• Experience with the federal judiciary.

Education

Additional information

Number of Positions
Multiple

Travel
The amount of travel can be significant. Travel frequency and location varies and is based on the attorneys litigation schedule.

Relocation Expenses
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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