Recruiting Bulletin Number: OGC-23-04
Job Title: Criminal Fraud Attorney
Agency: Social Security Administration
Opening Date: April 20, 2023
Closing Date: May 20, 2023
Series & Grade: GS-905-12/13/14
Position Information: Full Time-Excepted Service Permanent
Duty Location: U.S. Attorney’s Office, Miami, FL
Language Preference: Spanish fluency is preferred, but not a requirement
Who May Be Considered: United States Citizens and Nationals (Residents of
American Samoa and Swains Island)
Job Summary:
Social Security touches the lives of millions, providing vital services and a social
safety net through retirement, disability, survivor, and other benefits. Join the
talented and dedicated attorney team supporting these services in the Office of
the General Counsel (OGC) of the Social Security Administration (SSA). In
addition to the opportunity to handle meaningful and challenging legal work, we
offer comprehensive benefits and a professional, team-oriented work
environment.
OGC criminal fraud attorneys investigate and prosecute criminal violations that
undermine SSA programs. Attorneys are sworn in as Special Assistant U.S.
Attorneys and are assigned to, and work in, a United States Attorney’s Office
(USAO). They work closely with the Office of the Inspector General and other law
enforcement agencies. Attorneys are responsible for all stages of the criminal
judicial process, including grand jury proceedings; indictments; motion practice;
plea negotiations and hearings; jury trials; and sentencing hearings. Attorneys
have significant responsibility for their own caseloads, but also receive intensive
mentoring, training, and support through OGC and the USAO.
Candidates should have a strong desire to serve the public; have excellent
research, writing and communication skills; and have strong litigation experience
or aptitude. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, qualities, and
experiences to apply.
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Salary: GS-12 $82,830 – $114,741 (BASE PAY)
GS-12 $88,262 - $113,032 (BASE PLUS LOCALITY PAY)
GS-13 $98,496- $128,043 (BASE PAY)
GS-13 $104,955- $136,440 (BASE PLUS LOCALITY PAY)
GS-14 $116,393- $151,308 (BASE PAY)
GS-14 $124,026- $161,231 (BASE PLUS LOCALITY PAY)
We will consider individuals for the GS-12, GS-13 or GS14 level based on
qualifications and/or experience. NOTE: This is NOT a career ladder position.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a law degree from a School of Law accredited by the
American Bar Association. Applicants must be a member in good standing of
the Bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Applicants must provide one of the following to show that they are a member in
good standing of the Bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
1. An original or copy of a Certificate of Good Standing from the clerk of the
highest court (e.g., Supreme Court) of the state having authority over
admission to practice law in the jurisdiction where the applicant is
admitted; or
2. An original or copy of a Certificate of Good Standing from the State Bar
Association of the state/jurisdiction where the applicant is admitted; or
3. A copy of a bar membership card with a valid date that shows a current
bar membership.
An example of #1 or #2 would be the certificate of admission an applicant
received upon his/her swearing-in ceremony from the clerk of the highest court of
the state having authority over admission to practice law in the jurisdiction where
admitted, or from the State Bar Association of the state where admitted.
For purposes of applying, we only require proof that an applicant is a member in
good standing of the Bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Once selected for the position, an applicant
must provide proof of an ACTIVE bar membership before he/she can enter on
duty. Holding an ACTIVE bar membership is a continuing requirement of the
position. You can provide #3 above both as proof of membership in good
standing, and as proof of an ACTIVE bar membership.
Applicants MUST meet all eligibility requirements on or before the closing date of
the announcement to be considered for the position.
SSA has discretion to determine what grade level and salary may be offered.
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Benefits:
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive
benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to
a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Review our benefits here: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-
Me/New-Prospective-Employees/
Please review the Social Security Administration Careers site at
www.ssa.gov/careers for additional information about the many benefits of a
career with Social Security.
Some of the benefits SSA employees enjoy include:
- 13 vacation days a year (20 days after 3 years, 26 days after 15 years)
- 13 days accrued sick leave each year
- 10 paid Federal holidays
- Competitive life insurance and medical, dental, and vision insurance
coverage options (the Government pays a portion of the costs)
- Cash awards for exemplary work performance
- Pension benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System
- An optional tax-deferred Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401K), with
Government match of employee contributions up to 5 percent of salary
- Bar dues and CLE reimbursements
- An Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness/wellness programs
- Childcare and elder care services
- OGC is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Other Information:
Language Preference: Spanish fluency is preferred, but not a requirement.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the
competitive civil service. This is a permanent, excepted service position that is
being filled on a full-time basis.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959,
must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are
exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Occasional overnight travel is required.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
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Smoking is not allowed in SSA facilities.
Veterans who are preference-eligible or who have been separated from the
armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous
service may apply. This includes veterans who were separated a few days
before the full 3-year period.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national
origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic
information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor. This agency provides
assistance to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need
assistance completing the application, please email the agency at
OGC.Fraud.Attorney.Recruitment@ssa.gov
How to Apply:
Please submit the required documents and information requested below.
Please note that this announcement is open to attorneys who are active
members of a bar in good standing only.
1. Cover Letter (include the vacancy announcement number)
2. Résumé, which should provide: 1) personal information (full name, mailing
addresses, work and home phone numbers); 2) education; 3) work
experience (paid and unpaid, including clerkships/internships). Show job title,
including series and grade if Federal employment, detailed duties and
accomplishments, employer’s name and address, supervisor’s name and
phone number, starting and ending dates (mm/dd/yy), hours per week, and
salary; 4) other qualifications (skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards,
special accomplishments, and job-related training courses). Please note that
providing the mm/dd/yy for all work experience is critical for evaluating your
application. If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated
timeframes.
3. J.D. Law school transcript only (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; Self-
Prepared transcripts are NOT acceptable)
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4. Proof that you are a member in good standing of the Bar of a State, the
District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Acceptable forms
of proof are:
A. An original or copy of a Certificate of Good Standing from the clerk of
the highest court (e.g., Supreme Court) of the state having authority
over admission to practice law in the jurisdiction where the applicant is
admitted; or
B. An original or copy of a Certificate of Good Standing from the State Bar
Association of the state where the applicant is admitted; or
C. A copy of a bar membership card with a valid date that shows a current
bar membership.
An example of A or B would be the certificate of admission an applicant
received upon his/her swearing-in ceremony from the clerk of the highest
court of the state having authority over admission to practice law in the
jurisdiction where admitted, or from the State Bar Association of the state
where admitted.
For purposes of applying, we only require proof that an applicant is a member
in good standing of the Bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Once selected for the position, an applicant
must provide proof of an ACTIVE bar membership before they can enter on
duty. Holding an ACTIVE bar membership is a continuing requirement of the
position. You can provide C above both as proof of membership in good
standing and as proof of ACTIVE bar membership.
5. If applicable, proof of veteran’s preference (DD-214 member 4 copy). This
document MUST show character of service. If you are claiming 10-point
preference, you MUST also submit with your DD-214 a completed SF-15
along with the required documentation specified on the reverse side of the
SF-15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
6. One current substantive legal writing sample that reflects your own work, no
more than 20 pages in length. Your sample must be sanitized or redacted
to prevent possible Privacy Act violations. Writing samples will be critiqued
based on your ability to analyze a legal problem and clearly and concisely
articulate legal rationale.
7. If applicable, all current excepted service employees and former excepted
service employees eligible for reinstatement MUST submit a copy of their last
SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing Excepted Service career,
career-conditional, or reinstatement eligibility and showing highest grade held.
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Application packages must be sent electronically to
OGC.Fraud.Attorney.Recruitment@ssa.gov.
Your application package must be sent electronically to and received in the
mailbox no later than 11:59 p.m. PST, on the day that the announcement closes.
For additional information about this position, please forward your
inquiries to OGC.Fraud.Attorney.Recruitment@ssa.gov.
FACSIMILIE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Applicants considered for selection may be required to provide additional writing
samples or official transcripts. Reference checks and background investigations
will be necessary for selected candidates.
