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General Attorney (Fraud)

Social Security Administration · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $106437 – $163514/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Social Security Administration
Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $106437 – $163514/yr
Schedule: Flextime may be available.
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: Many
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Date Posted: 2026-10-12
Application Deadline: 2027-04-12

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Job Summary

The Social Security Administration (SSA), Law and Policy (LP) seeks attorneys to work directly in U.S. Attorney's Offices (USAO) as Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSA). LP criminal fraud attorneys investigate and prosecute criminal fraud cases that undermine SSA and other government benefits programs. This vacancy announcement is a standing register, open continuously six months. Future cut-off dates are at the hiring management's discretion.

Key Responsibilities

LP Fraud Attorneys 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.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must possess a JD degree. TRANSCRIPTS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SUBSTANTIATE POSSESSION OF THE REQUIRED AND CLAIMED EDUCATION. Submit a copy of your law school transcripts that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, degree, and degree award date. Unofficial transcripts or screenshots of electronic/web transcripts with the required information will be accepted at the time of application. Self-prepared transcripts will not be accepted.

You must submit your transcripts according to the application submission details of this announcement. Documents will not be accepted via email or regular mail. If selected, you may be required to provide your official college transcripts prior to the effective date of the personnel action placing you into the new position.

Foreign Education: If your transcripts show education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must also provide documentation that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in a conventional/accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S.

accredited college or university.

Contact

Careers@ssa.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Social Security Administration, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 – $163514/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-04-12.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Flextime may be available. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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