Assistant United States Attorney- Health Care Fraud

Location: 1801 California St, Suite 1600

Location: 1801 California St, Suite 1600 Denver, CO 80202 - United States About the Office If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado represents the United States and its agencies in civil and criminal litigation before the United States District Court for the District of Colorado and on appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The office prosecutes federal criminal offenses, litigates affirmative and defensive civil lawsuits, and collects judgments and restitution for victims and taxpayers.

Job Description: The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado, is seeking applicants from qualified attorneys to fill a vacancy as a Health Care Fraud (HCF) Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA). The incumbent will serve as an AUSA in the Criminal Division, as such, will conduct, monitor investigations, prepare for and conduct trials, and advise on pleadings and other court filings. Generally, as a HCF AUSA in the Criminal Division, the incumbent: Handles the development and management of HCF prosecutions. Engages in all phases of investigation and litigation, including, but not limited to, the use of grand jury, advising federal law enforcement agents, preparing appropriate pleadings, litigating motions, and conducting trials in U.S. District Court; Makes charging decisions and proposes dispositions with regard to assigned cases; and In collaboration with Division managers, develops and maintains the Section's program to foster effective district investigation and prosecution of HCF violations, including advising on strategy and legal complexities, and developing litigation priorities, policy and legislative recommendations

Please note: This is a term position not-to-exceed March 6, 2028. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Highly desired are: excellent writing, speaking, and analytical skills; interest in and dedication to public service; interest in handling a wide variety of challenging cases on behalf of the United States of America; and the ability to work well both independently and on teams. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is$85,573 to $197,100 which includes 30.52% locality pay. Number of Positions 1 Travel Occasional travel within and outside the District will be required This and othervacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.