Trial Attorney (Filter & Special Projects Unit)
Department of Justice
Summary
The Fraud Section is composed of three litigating units that investigate and prosecute complex white-collar criminal cases across the country and leads the Department’s corporate enforcement efforts. The Fraud Section is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for Trial Attorney positions in the Filter and Special Projects (FSP) Unit. The incumbent will conduct, supervise, and litigate legal privilege matters and filter reviews on behalf of the Fraud Section’s three litigating units.
Duties
- Generally, as a Trial Attorney in FSP unit, the incumbent: Supervises the review of potentially protected and privileged materials to ensure that Fraud Section Trial Attorneys comply with their ethical obligations with regard to legal privilege.
- Supervises and manages team of attorneys engaged in the review of potentially privileged materials.
- Works directly with federal law enforcement to ensure investigative agents and prosecutors are not exposed to potentially privileged materials.
- Engages in all phases of litigation of privilege matters, including, but not limited to, the use of grand jury, advising federal law enforcement agents, preparing appropriate pleadings, and litigating motions and privilege matters before U.S.
- District Courts across the country.
- In collaboration with unit managers, develops and maintains the Section's program to ensure that all Fraud Section attorneys comply with their ethical obligations related to legal privilege, including advising on strategy and legal complexities, and developing litigation priorities, policy and legislative recommendations.
Education
A J.D., or equivalent, degree. Applicants who possess an equivalent degree rather than a J.D. may be subject to additional review by the Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management.
Required Documents
This position requires a complete application package. This usually includes your resume and any documents named in the official announcement, such as transcripts, an SF-50, or a DD-214 where applicable. Review the announcement for the exact list before applying.
About this role
The Trial Attorney (Filter & Special Projects Unit) position with the Department of Justice is based in Washington, District of Columbia. The Fraud Section is composed of three litigating units that investigate and prosecute complex white-collar criminal cases across the country and leads the Department's corporate enforcement efforts. The role pays $143,913 to $197,200 per year.
Day to day, the work involves supervising and manages team of attorneys engaged in the review of potentially privileged materials. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal legal work experience this Trial Attorney (Filter & Special Projects Unit) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Trial Attorney (Filter & Special Projects Unit) position with the Department of Justice in Washington, District of Columbia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
At $143,913 to $197,200 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 17, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
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