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The Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking an individual to serve as Senior Level Appellate Counsel (False Claims Act) in its Appellate Staff.
Learn more about this agency11/26/2024 to 12/10/2024
$147,649 - $221,900 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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The Senior Level Appellate Counsel (False Claims Act) serves as a technical expert and coordinator for attorneys in the Appellate Staff and across the Division in False Claims Act litigation, and as a resource for other offices and agencies that require advice on difficult matters under the False Claims Act. Additionally, the incumbent assists, as appropriate, with the Division's False Claims Act cases in the Supreme Court, including preparing certiorari petitions and briefs for submission to the Court. The Senior Level Appellate Counsel (False Claims Act) prepares recommendations for or against appeal or rehearing in cases that fall within the incumbent's area of expertise, in which lower court decisions are averse to the government. The Senior Level Appellate Counsel (False Claims Act) also serves as a technical expert on other significant appellate litigation as assigned.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
YOU WILL BE EVALUATED ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs):
Your responses to the MTQs should be submitted in one document that includes separate narrative statements addressing each of the 2 Mandatory Technical Qualifications (NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES PER MTQ, 4 PAGES TOTAL).
MTQ1. Demonstrated expertise and experience in personally handling exceptionally challenging and precedential appellate cases involving False Claims Act suits.
MTQ2. Demonstrated deep familiarity and experience with the procedural and strategic aspects of Supreme Court and appellate litigation on behalf of the federal government.
Applications without MTQ narrative statements will not be considered.
Applicants who fail to submit all information and documents (i.e., resume, Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other documents as applicable) WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
Each Mandatory Technical Qualification must be addressed separately.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/821215300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Civil Division (Division), with more than 1,200 attorneys and 14 litigating components, represents the United States, its departments and agencies, Members of Congress, Cabinet officers and other federal employees.
The Appellate Staff is principally responsible for the appellate work of the Division. The Appellate Staff's cases include some of the most important, difficult, and complicated cases handled by the Division in the federal courts of appeals, as well as matters in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Solicitor General.
