Attorney Advisor (FOIA/Privacy Act)

Hiring Organization

National Fraud Enforcement Division

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Job ID

FRD-EO-AA-1

Location:

Washington , DC - United States

Application Deadline:

Monday, November 23, 2026

About the Office

The Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division (“Fraud Division”) investigates and prosecutes those who commit fraud against the American people.

We fulfill our mission by using advanced data-driven investigative techniques; coordinating with agencies responsible for administering taxpayer-funded programs; partnering with federal, tribal, state, territorial, and local law enforcement on fraud-fighting efforts; developing systems and processes that ensure efficient identification and investigation of fraud; and equipping prosecutors and law enforcement with state-of-the-art tools and resources needed to bring criminal actors to justice.

The Fraud Division works every day to protect the financial integrity of the United States of America, ensure the vibrancy of the American economy, and seek justice for victims of fraud. This posting is for Attorney Advisor (FOIA/Privacy Act) positions within the Fraud Division. This announcement will be open until 11:59 Eastern Time on Monday, November 23, 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on or before November 13, 2026.

Job Description

The Fraud Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking qualified, experienced attorneys for permanent Attorney Advisor positions with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) experience.

Generally, as an Attorney Advisor, the incumbent(s) will:

• Provide legal advice to internal and external stakeholders on information law issues affecting the Fraud Division, including Touhy regulations, information disclosure, Privacy Act (PA), and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
• Conduct legal research and provide legal advice to a wide variety of federal agencies involving inquiries and assignments related to the application of FOIA and Privacy Act access laws;
• Serve as agency counsel in FOIA/PA litigation and requests for testimony from Fraud Division personnel and draft recommendations for the disposition of FOIA administrative appeals that are in harmony with applicable statutes, court decisions, regulations, and agency policy.
• Provide guidance in the development and establishment of FOIA/PA policies and procedures to ensure that significant FOIA/PA issues are identified and addressed.
• Conduct reviews and oversee the processing of FOIA requests made to the Fraud Division.
• Draft and evaluate Initial Privacy Assessments and Privacy Impact Statements and System of Records Notices, and other documents for legal sufficiency.
• Reviews division agreements and disclosures for Privacy Act and related implications and advise leadership on all issues related to the application of the Privacy Act.

Required Qualifications

Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent, degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.

Grade Specific Qualifications:

• To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, applicants must have at least one and a half (1.5) years of post JD legal experience.
• To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have at least two and a half (2.5) years post-J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include performing legal analysis and formulating recommendations to senior managers; composing pleadings, briefs, and other court documents involving legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; and conducting civil or criminal litigation.
• To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have at least four (4) years post J.D. legal experience, one of which was specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include independently performing legal analysis; composing pleadings, briefs and other court documents involving unique or difficult legal issues in civil or criminal litigation; conducting highly complex civil or criminal litigation; and leading paralegals and support staff.

Preferred Qualifications

Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon one or more of the following competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the FOIA, the Privacy Act, and all pertinent regulations, executive orders, guidance.
• Experience litigating legal matters, whether civil, criminal, or administrative in nature.
• Experience advising senior leaders/officials on legal issues related to FOIA or the Privacy Act.
• Legal experience working in a General Counsel's Office within a federal agency or in the office/chambers of a federal judge.
• Prior Federal Clerkship experience.

Application Process

The Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.

Interested attorneys should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and their most recent SF-50 (if applicable) in PDF format to [email protected] with the subject line in the following format: “Attorney Advisor (FOIA/Privacy Act) – Last name, First name.” If your application is not submitted in the requested format, it will not be considered.

A complete application package must include:

• Cover Letter (highlighting relevant experience).
• Resume - Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their resume. Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position and the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position. Your resume must be no more than 2 pages. Resumes longer than 2 pages will not be accepted. Please ensure all information you believe is qualifying for the position is contained within your resume, or you may be marked ineligible. Additionally, your resume must include your JD date and the following information for each job listed: month and year, start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008), and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week).
• Writing Sample: Not to exceed 10 pages.
• SF-50 (if applicable) – Current or former federal employees and political appointees shouldnote this on their resume and include an SF-50 with their application documents. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.
• Documentation of eligibility for special hiring authorities (if applicable) to prove appointment eligibility.

Examples include

Schedule A disability letter, Peace Corps volunteer letter, military spouse hiring authority documentation, etc.

• Schedule A Documentation (if applicable) - The Fraud Division welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department.
• Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable):
• If you are a discharged, non-disabled veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives at www.archives.gov/veterans .
• If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
• If you are a disabled veteran, Purple Heart recipient, or mother or spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a completed SF-15 http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf and all additional proof required by the SF-15, as applicable. If you don't have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it at https://www.va.gov/resources/getting-started-with-va/ or call 1-800-827-1000.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications.

In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Salary

This is a permanent position at the GS-13, GS-14, or GS-15 grade level. The salary range for this position will be based on the duty location. See OPM’s Web page at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule/