General Attorney

Summary

The social security administration's (ssa) office of law & policy (l&p) seeks attorneys to work directly in u.s. Attorney's offices (usao) as special assistant united states attorneys (sausa). L&p criminal fraud attorneys investigate and prosecute criminal fraud cases that undermine ssa and other government benefits programs, are responsible for all stages of the criminal prosecution, and collaborate with ssa's office of the inspector general (oig) and other law enforcement agencies.

Summary

The social security administration's (ssa) office of law & policy (l&p) seeks attorneys to work directly in u.s. Attorney's offices (usao) as special assistant united states attorneys (sausa). L&p criminal fraud attorneys investigate and prosecute criminal fraud cases that undermine ssa and other government benefits programs, are responsible for all stages of the criminal prosecution, and collaborate with ssa's office of the inspector general (oig) and other law enforcement agencies.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

12/22/2025 to 01/20/2026

Salary $90,025 to - $138,296 per year

2025 base salary range shown is from gs-13 step 1 to gs-14 step 10; see 'additional information' section below.

Pay scale & grade gs 13 - 14

Locations

4 vacancies in the following locations:

San francisco, ca

Nashville, tn

Plano, tx or

Beaumont, tx

Houston, tx

Remote job no telework eligible no travel required occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed no appointment type permanent work schedule full-time service excepted

Promotion potential

15

Job family (series)

* 0905 attorney

Supervisory status no security clearance top secret drug test no position sensitivity and risk critical-sensitive (cs)/high risk

Trust determination process

* national security

Financial disclosure no bargaining unit status no

Announcement number sh control number

This job is open to

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U.s. Citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.

Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open to all u.s. Citizens.
* the selectees must relocate to the selected city or be willing to commute. These positions are not eligible for remote work, oustationing, or telework.
* Duties

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* social security touches the lives of millions, providing vital services and a social safety net through retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. Join the talented and dedicated attorney team supporting these services.

* l & p is a modern public service law office with a highly skilled and engaged workforce dedicated to protecting ssa's legal interests. We strategically shape a large national workload through effective collaboration and coordination.

* we offer the opportunity to handle meaningful and challenging legal work in a professional, team-oriented, and flexible work environment.

* sworn in as sausas, ssa criminal fraud attorneys investigate and prosecute criminal fraud cases. They are assigned to, and work in, a usao. They work closely with the oig and other law enforcement agencies.

* like other federal prosecutors, l & p's sausas work under usao management supervision and are responsible for all stages of the criminal case,
* (cont'd) including grand jury proceedings; indictments; motion practice; plea negotiations and hearings; jury trials; and sentencing hearings.

* attorneys have significant responsibility for their own caseloads, but also receive intensive mentoring, training and support through l & p and the usao.

* candidates should have a strong desire to serve the public; have excellent research, writing and communication skills; and have strong litigation experience or aptitude.

* we encourage candidates with varied backgrounds, qualities, and experiences to apply.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* u.s. Citizenship required

* selective service registration, if applicable ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

* fingerprinting and background and/or security investigation may be required

* job offers are contingent on fingerprinting and background / security investigation results

* selectees are required to serve a 2-year trial period

* relocation expenses will not be paid

* all qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement

* law school transcript with degree and date conferred

* these positions are in the excepted service

* incumbent may be promoted noncompetitively provided work at the higher levels continues to exist, the incumbent has demonstrated the ability to perform it and provided further that time-in-grade and other administrative requirements are met.

Qualifications

Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information.

Candidates should have a strong desire to serve the public; have excellent research, writing and communication skills; and have strong litigation experience or aptitude. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, qualities, and experiences to apply.

Applicants must hold a law degree from a school of law…