Social Security Administration - Fraud Attorney
Fraud Attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) of the Social
Security Administration (SSA) face these types of challenges and opportunities
each day. Fraud Attorneys have significant responsibility for their own
caseloads, but also receive intensive mentoring, training, and support. OGC is
looking for talented and enthusiastic Fraud Attorneys with superior academic
qualifications, and excellent research, writing, litigation, and communication
skills. If you are ready to make a difference in people’s lives while challenging
your mind and developing your career, consider joining our dedicated team of
Fraud Attorneys.
Salary: GS-12 $66,167 - $86,021 (BASE PAY)
GS-12 $84,045 - $109,264 (BASE PLUS LOCALITY PAY)
GS-13 $78,681 - $102,288 (BASE PAY)
GS-13 $99,941 - $129,926 (BASE PLUS LOCALITY PAY)
GS-14 $92,977 - $120,868 (BASE PAY)
GS-14 $118,099 - $153,527 (BASE PLUS LOCALITY PAY)
Promotion Potential: GS-15 (This is not a career-ladder position.)
Major Duties: Fraud Attorneys provide comprehensive legal advice as they
investigate criminal violations under Titles 18 and 42 of the United States Code,
with the assistance of the Office of the Inspector General and other law
enforcement agencies. Fraud Attorneys move Social Security fraud cases
through all stages of the criminal judicial process, from indictments, to
sentencing.
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.
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/GuideMe/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:
• Alternative work schedules, including flexible hours.
• 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.
• Health benefits and life insurance (the Government pays a portion of the
costs).
• Cash awards for exemplary work performance.
• Pension benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
• An optional Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401K), with Government match
of employee contributions up to 5 percent of salary.
• An employee credit union.
• Employee counseling services.
• Fitness/wellness programs.
• Childcare and elder care services.
Other Information:
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.
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.
Social Security provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process, please notify SSA at OGC.Seattle@ssa.gov. The
decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-
case basis.
How to Apply:
Please submit the required documents and information requested below.
Please note that this announcement is open to attorneys who are members
of a bar in good standing only.
1. Cover Letter (include the vacancy announcement number)
2. Resumé (the resumé should provide: 1) personal information (full name,
mailing address, 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)
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.
Application packages must be sent electronically to OGC.Seattle@ssa.gov.
Your application package must be sent electronically to and received in the
mailbox no later than 11:59 p.m. PDT, on the day that the announcement closes.
For additional information about this position, please forward your
inquiries to OGC.Seattle@ssa.gov.
FACSIMILE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SSA PROVIDES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL PERSONS WITHOUT
REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER,
DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, PARENTAL
STATUS, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AND CONDUCT NOT ADVERSELY
AFFECTING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE.
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.