Special Attorney – Fraud Division (National Enforcement Section)

About the role

The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division is seeking Special Attorneys for its National Enforcement Section. This detail assignment offers attorneys the chance to work on high‑tempo fraud prosecutions across a broad portfolio, including health‑care fraud, public benefit program abuse, procurement fraud, tariff evasion, tax fraud, and threats to the nation’s financial integrity.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee investigations and prosecutions, advising on strategy and legal complexities.
• Recommend charging decisions and propose dispositions for assigned cases.
• Collaborate with Assistant U.S. Attorneys and federal law‑enforcement partners to develop, manage, and try fraud cases.
• Utilize grand jury proceedings, international evidence‑collection tools, and prepare pleadings, motions, and trial materials for U.S. District Courts.
• Provide guidance to junior attorneys on complex legal questions.

Required profile

• Licensed attorney in good standing, preferably with experience in federal fraud prosecution.
• Ability to work collaboratively with section managers and inter‑agency partners.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills applied to complex fraud investigations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Rigorous training and professional development tailored to the attorney’s experience level.
• Exposure to a full spectrum of criminal enforcement matters within the Fraud Division.
• Opportunity to enhance strategic legal counsel capabilities for future assignments.