Summary This position is located in the Professional Liability and Financial Crimes Unit of the Legal Division. The Unit investigates and litigates professional liability claims and pursues entry of restitution and forfeiture orders in criminal actions related to failed financial institutions. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. Responsibilities Advocates for the entry of appropriate criminal restitution and forfeiture orders and assists with efforts to collect on orders benefiting the FDIC as Receiver, including identifying potential criminal prosecutions in which the FDIC as Receiver may be a victim entitled to restitution or forfeiture, coordinating with the relevant law enforcement and prosecuting authorities, reviewing and submitting Victim Impact Statements, advocating for restitution and forfeiture orders benefiting the FDIC as Receiver in the appropriate amounts and priority in relation to other victims, and taking appropriate action to collect on criminal restitution and forfeiture orders. Identifies, synthesizes, and analyzes complex legal issues and providing legal advice to FDIC stakeholders related to financial crimes investigations and prosecutions as well as federal and state law on restitution and forfeiture. Formulates and responds to grand jury and criminal trial subpoenas and other requests for failed bank information related to criminal investigations and prosecutions as well as other agency enforcement actions. Prepares and submits for review and approval disclosure authorizations under Part 309 procedures. Works with staff members in other agencies (e.g., Department of Justice, FDIC-Office of Inspector General, Department of State, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve Board, among others) to facilitate bank fraud prosecutions and ensure maximum recoveries to the FDIC as Receiver. Provides assistance with special administrative and legal research projects as requested by supervisors. Requirements Conditions of Employment Registration with the Selective Service. U.S. Citizenship is required. Employment Conditions. Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required. Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required. Qualifications Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here. CG-14: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 13 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience litigating and providing legal advice relating to the investigation of criminal matters involving financial fraud. This position has a positive education requirement, transcripts must be provided showing degree conferred. Official transcripts must be provided prior to appointment. Education: All attorney and law clerk trainee positions have a minimum requirement of completing a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from an accredited school (accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA). Bar Membership: All attorney positions require current active bar membership (hold active license to practice law). Admission to the bar of any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court is acceptable. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with the FDIC. Active Bar membership must be verified prior to appointment. Education See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS. Additional Information Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office at least 1 day per pay period beginning January 2, 2024, and at their supervisor’s direction to support mission and project needs. In person reporting requirements are expected to increase in July 2024. If selected, you may be required to serve a trial period. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.