Attorney supporting the US Attorney's Office

FSA Federal

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Spokane, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support the US Attorney's Office in criminal and civil health care fraud prosecutions, specifically focusing on COVID-19 relief and opioid matters. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and assisting AUSAs in federal district and appellate courts.

Qualifications

You have a JD degree and demonstrated experience utilizing law library resources and legal research tools. You also possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and proficiency in common software applications.

Must Have Skills for ATS

False Claims Act

Controlled Substances Act

legal research

legal writing

Job Description

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for an Attorney. The Attorney will support on-going criminal and civil health care fraud prosecutions. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, join FSA!   Responsibilities
  • Conduct legal research and drafting pleadings, discovery documents and legal memoranda dealing with a variety of federal criminal and civil issues, with a particular focus on civil and criminal health care fraud prosecutions of fraud committed by health care providers against COVID-19 relief programs, as well as civil opioid matters pursed under the False Claims Act and Controlled Substances Act.
    Asist ASUAS in preparing for court hearings, meetings with opposing counsel,depositions, settlement conferences, client meetings, and other events that occur in theU.S. Attorney's Office.
  • Assist AUSAs in litigating cases in federal district and appellate courts covering a broadspectrum of issues including civil and criminal enforcement of federal laws and defenseof federal agency actions under a variety of tort, environmental, constitutional andadministrative laws.
  • Under the supervision of AUSAs, participate in court hearings, moot courts, and otherevents that support the litigation work of the U.S. Attorney's Office.
  • Other duties as assigned
QualificationsRequirements
  • Minimum education is a JD degree. Bar admission is not required
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize law library resources and working knowledge of research tools.
  • Demonstrated excellent legal writing skills, requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency in common software applications
  • Up to 10 hours of overtime may be required per week.
  • Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.   Agency Overview The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. Support on-going criminal and civil health care fraud prosecutions, with particular focus on matters involving fraud on COVID-19 relief programs committed by health care providers as well as civil opioid matters.   Benefit Overview At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here.   Target salary range: $63,310 - $72,805. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

FSA Federal

Our mission is to serve the public good by providing unwavering support to law enforcement agencies as they work to ensure safety and justice in our communities. We are equally dedicated to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and empowering environment for our employees, recognizing that their well-being is fundamental to achieving our shared purpose. Through collaboration, integrity, and compassion, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve and those who serve alongside us. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, we have more than 1000 employees in over 490 locations nationwide, including Guam, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
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