Attorney supporting the US Attorneys Office

Attorney supporting the US Attorney's Office FSA Federal - 3.5 Spokane, WA Job Details $63,310 - $72,805 a year 18 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Writing skills Desktop applications Legal research databases Productivity software Full Job Description FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for an Attorney. The Attorney will support on-going criminal and civil health care fraud prosecutions. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, join FSA! Responsibilities Conduct legal research and drafting pleadings, discovery documents and legal memoranda dealing with a variety of federal criminal and civil issues, with a particular focus on civil and criminal health care fraud prosecutions of fraud committed by health care providers against COVID-19 relief programs, as well as civil opioid matters pursed under the False Claims Act and Controlled Substances Act. Asist ASUAS in preparing for court hearings, meetings with opposing counsel,depositions, settlement conferences, client meetings, and other events that occur in theU.S. Attorney's Office. Assist AUSAs in litigating cases in federal district and appellate courts covering a broadspectrum of issues including civil and criminal enforcement of federal laws and defenseof federal agency actions under a variety of tort, environmental, constitutional andadministrative laws. Under the supervision of AUSAs, participate in court hearings, moot courts, and otherevents that support the litigation work of the U.S. Attorney's Office. Other duties as assigned Requirements: Requirements Minimum education is a JD degree. Bar admission is not required Demonstrated ability to utilize law library resources and working knowledge of research tools. Demonstrated excellent legal writing skills, requires excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in common software applications Up to 10 hours of overtime may be required per week. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation. Agency Overview The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. Support on-going criminal and civil health care fraud prosecutions, with particular focus on matters involving fraud on COVID-19 relief programs committed by health care providers as well as civil opioid matters. Benefit Overview At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information, click here. Target salary range: $ 63,310 - $ 72,805 . The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.