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Section Chief Appellate Section
Offices, Boards and Divisions · Posted 60 days ago
About the Role
The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division investigates and prosecutes fraud against the American people. The Division uses advanced data-driven investigative techniques, partners with federal, tribal, state, territorial, and local agencies, coordinates with programs administering taxpayer funds, develops efficient fraud detection systems, and equips prosecutors and law enforcement with the tools needed to bring offenders to justice.
What You'll Do
- →This position is located at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington D.C.
- →The Section Chief, Appellate Section, serves as the senior executive responsible for the National Fraud Enforcement Division's appellate litigation program, which comprises nationwide appellate litigation on behalf of the Division.
- →And the incumbent collaborates extensively with other Department components, United States Attorneys' Offices, federal law enforcement agencies, Executive Branch agencies, Inspectors General, and other state, local, Tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement partners.
- →Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading the National Fraud Enforcement Division's appellate litigation program by establishing national priorities, directing strategic appellate advocacy, and ensuring alignment with Department-wide enforcement objectives.
- →Directing complex appellate litigation strategies before federal courts of appeals and providing executive oversight for cases involving significant fraud, corruption, financial crime, and other high-impact enforcement matters.
- →Advising Department leadership, the Solicitor General, and senior Justice officials on appellate matters involving significant legal, constitutional, policy, and enforcement implications.
- →Overseeing the development of precedent-setting appellate litigation, including recommendations for appeals, rehearing petitions, en banc review, and Supreme Court review.
- →Coordinating with the Office of the Solicitor General, United States Attorneys' Offices, Department components, and federal partners to develop and execute unified appellate strategies.
- →Developing nationwide legal strategies that preserve convictions, protect enforcement authorities, and strengthen the government's ability to combat sophisticated financial crimes.
- →Representing the Department in strategic partnerships with federal law enforcement agencies, Inspectors General, regulatory organizations, and domestic and international enforcement partners on appellate developments affecting fraud enforcement.
- →Analyzing emerging legal issues and appellate trends affecting federal fraud enforcement authorities and developing policy guidance to address evolving challenges.
- →Managing the Section's workforce, resources, litigation quality assurance initiatives, professional development programs, and operational performance to ensure excellence in nationwide appellate advocacy.
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of Employment: You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- ✓Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
- ✓Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959.
- ✓Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- ✓You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position.
- ✓You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed.
- ✓You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed.
- ✓This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
- ✓You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible.
- ✓Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered.
- ✓As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications.
- ✓Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, have at least 5 years of relevant post-J.D. experience, and be an active member of the bar in good standing a state, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
- ✓IMPORTANT: Applicants are responsible for citing J.D. and bar membership information (institution name, state(s) for bar, and dates) on their respective resumes.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 5dbd86aa-1c49-42e9-9daf-8384fafbf478
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