Supervisory General Attorney (General Counsel)

Supervisory General Attorney (General Counsel)

Hiring Organization

National Fraud Enforcement Division

Hiring Office

National Fraud Enforcemet Division

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Job ID

FRD-GC-1

Location: Washington, DC 20503 - United States

Location: Washington, DC 20503 - United States Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

About the Office

This announcement will be open until filled but no later than September 30, 2026.

The Department of Justice’s 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 a qualified Supervisory General Attorney (General Counsel).

The General Counsel is the principal legal advisor responsible for providing expert advice and guidance to the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for the National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division), Chief of Staff, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General (PDAAG), Deputy Assistant Attorneys General (DAAG) and other Fraud Division senior managers on assessing and mitigating significant legal, regulatory, strategic, management, compliance, and other risks across the Division. This position is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Office of General Counsel (OGC).

As a General Counsel, the incumbent will:

• Advise Fraud Division leadership and senior managers on legal matters related to ethics, appropriations, procurement, human resources, and other administrative issues.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for investigations involving the Office of the Inspector General, Government Accountability Office, the Office of Professional Responsibility, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Office of Special Counsel.
• Review proposed disciplinary actions (leave restrictions letters, reprimands, suspensions, performance-based actions) and provides guidance on EEO and employment law issues to managers and supervisors.
• Oversee mediations and settlement negotiations related to employment law.
• Administer and coordinate the Fraud Division's system of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and efficient business processes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: All 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 have at least four (4) years of post J.D. legal experience with at least two of the following areas: (1) Standards of Conduct and Ethics, (2) Federal Employment Law; (3) and/or Equal Employment Law. Applicants must also be an active member of the bar in good standing.

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

• Expert knowledge of federal personnel and employment law, to include litigation before the MSPB, EEOC, and OSC.
• Experience advising senior leaders (to include SES and political appointees) on employment related issues.
• Experience working in a General Counsel's Office within a federal agency.

Application Process

The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement. Interested attorneys should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample in PDF format to View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line in the following format: “General Counsel– Last name, First name.” If your application is not submitted in the requested format, it will not be considered.

• Resume : Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume. Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position and the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. Your resume must be no more than 2 pages. Resumes longer than 2 pages will not be accepted. Please ensure all information you believe is qualifying for the position is contained within your resume, or you may be marked ineligible. Additionally, your resume must include your JD date and the following information for each job listed: month and year, start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008), and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week).
• Writing Sample : Not to exceed 10 pages.
• Documentation of eligibility for special hiring authorities (if applicable) to prove appointment eligibility. Examples include: Schedule A disability letter, Peace Corps volunteer letter, military spouse hiring authority documentation, etc.
• Current or Former Political Appointees (if applicable): please note on your resume and attach an SF-50. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
• Schedule A Documentation (if applicable): The Fraud Division welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department.
• Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable):
• If you are a discharged, non‑disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives at .
• If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

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