Trial Attorney

The White Collar and Corporate Enforcement (formerly Fraud) Section plays a unique and essential role in the Department's fight against sophisticated economic crime, foreign bribery, and other forms of complex misconduct that endanger public health and safety. The Section investigates and prosecutes cases across the country and leads the Department's corporate enforcement efforts. The Section is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for Trial Attorney positions in each of its five units.

Generally, as a Trial Attorney in the Section, the incumbent (depending on the unit): In collaboration with managers, carries out and fosters effective investigations and prosecutions, including advising on strategy and legal complexities, and developing litigation priorities, policy, and legislative recommendations. 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 complex, white-collar and corporate investigations and prosecutions. Engages in all phases of investigation and litigation, including, but not limited to, using the grand jury, using federal investigative tools and handling electronic evidence, advising federal law enforcement agents, preparing appropriate pleadings, appearing for hearings at all phases of criminal proceedings, and litigating motions and trials before U.S. District Courts across the country. Evaluates reports of potential violations of financial fraud laws, the FDCA, the CPSA, FCPA, FEPA and other statutes related to economic crimes (relevant laws) from both internal and outside sources to determine whether investigation is warranted. Advises and instructs Assistant U.S. Attorneys on complicated questions of law and Departmental policy with respect to relevant laws. Represents the U.S. in direct negotiations and discussions with corporate counsel and high-level officials. Participates in discussions with opposing counsel for defendants and in the formulation of resolutions often having far-reaching legal consequences. Devise structural, monetary, and compliance components of corporate resolutions, evaluate corporate compliance programs, and oversee post-resolution matters. Advises and consults with Division and Section leadership, reporting on the status of all cases and matters related to criminal remedies. Additional for FSP: Supervises review of potentially protected and privileged materials to ensure that attorneys comply with their ethical obligations regarding legal privilege. Supervises and manages team of attorneys engaged in the review of potentially privileged materials. Works directly with agents/prosecutors to ensure they are not exposed to potentially privileged materials. Engages in all phases of litigation of privilege matters. Helps ensure that all attorneys comply with their ethical obligations related to legal privilege.

A J.D., or equivalent, degree. Applicants who possess an equivalent degree rather than a J.D. may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management.