What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant U.S. Attorney (White Collar Crime/Health Care Fraud) position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
USAO Western District of Michigan
Hiring Office
Grand Rapids
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
26-MIW-12934359-AUSA
Location:
330 Ionia Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - United States
Application Deadline:
Saturday, May 30, 2026
About the Office
The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan is a collegial office that prosecutes federal offenses, defends the interests of the United States and affirmatively pursues claims on behalf of the government, representing the United States in all criminal, civil, and appellate litigation in the Western District of Michigan. Our mission is to provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all the citizens in our District.
The main office is located in Grand Rapids, a mid-sized and growing city located near sandy beaches and quaint coastal towns, but just two hours from Detroit and three hours from Chicago. Grand Rapids has recently been rated: the #1 best place to raise a family in the U.S. (Rocket Homes) and #2 Most Beautiful and Affordable Place to Live for 2023 (Travel Leisure). In October, the New York Times noted that that the area offered both great quality of life and affordability. The district has approximately 41 AUSAs in the Grand Rapids office and 3 in a branch office in Marquette, in the Upper Peninsula. Court proceedings take place in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Marquette. The district includes 11 federally-recognized Indian tribes, which together comprise the largest Native American population in a district east of the Mississippi River.
Job Description
This vacancy is in our headquarters office in the City of Grand Rapids, MI, West Michigan's artistic and cultural hub, located a short drive from the eastern shore of Lake Michigan.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated attorney for a position as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division in the Grand Rapids Office. This position will focus on white collar fraud, including health care fraud offenses. The selected attorney will have responsibility for overseeing the investigation and prosecution of a wide range of white-collar crimes, including fraud against taxpayer-funded programs, mail, wire and bank fraud schemes, money laundering, public corruption, tax evasion and tax-related offenses, among other financial crimes.
The ideal candidate will also have experience or interest in prosecuting criminal health care fraud cases. Our health care fraud cases regularly involve schemes to defraud federal and private health insurance benefit programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our investigations encompass all aspects of the health care delivery systems, including physicians, hospitals, out-patient surgery centers, laboratories, home health care, among others. In your role as a health care fraud prosecutor, you will work alongside federal agents from the FBI, Health and Human Services OIG, Department of Homeland Security, as well as other federal and private investigators. Additionally, your team will include a dedicated criminal health care fraud investigator in our office.
The selected attorney will handle all aspects of investigations and cases, including working with investigative agents to gather evidence and develop witnesses, handling grand jury proceedings, preparing prosecution memos and indictments, writing briefs, and handling all related hearings and trials. The position calls for an attorney with a thorough knowledge of federal criminal procedure, strong research and writing ability, an ability to work closely with investigative agents, a working knowledge of the major federal fraud statutes, and experience in handling complex investigations and trials. The attorney may also handle other types of cases as needed.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicant must have superior oral and written advocacy skills; strong interpersonal skills; good judgment; and the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
Apply online here.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Employer name and contact information,
Start and end dates (for full consideration you must include month, day, and year),
Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
A list of duties performed and accomplishments.
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.
Salary
$82,459.00 to $180,078.00 which includes 17.06% locality pay
USAO Western District of Michigan
Hiring Office
Grand Rapids
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
26-MIW-12934359-AUSA
Location:
330 Ionia Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - United States
Application Deadline:
Saturday, May 30, 2026
About the Office
The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan is a collegial office that prosecutes federal offenses, defends the interests of the United States and affirmatively pursues claims on behalf of the government, representing the United States in all criminal, civil, and appellate litigation in the Western District of Michigan. Our mission is to provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all the citizens in our District.
The main office is located in Grand Rapids, a mid-sized and growing city located near sandy beaches and quaint coastal towns, but just two hours from Detroit and three hours from Chicago. Grand Rapids has recently been rated: the #1 best place to raise a family in the U.S. (Rocket Homes) and #2 Most Beautiful and Affordable Place to Live for 2023 (Travel Leisure). In October, the New York Times noted that that the area offered both great quality of life and affordability. The district has approximately 41 AUSAs in the Grand Rapids office and 3 in a branch office in Marquette, in the Upper Peninsula. Court proceedings take place in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Marquette. The district includes 11 federally-recognized Indian tribes, which together comprise the largest Native American population in a district east of the Mississippi River.
Job Description
This vacancy is in our headquarters office in the City of Grand Rapids, MI, West Michigan's artistic and cultural hub, located a short drive from the eastern shore of Lake Michigan.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated attorney for a position as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division in the Grand Rapids Office. This position will focus on white collar fraud, including health care fraud offenses. The selected attorney will have responsibility for overseeing the investigation and prosecution of a wide range of white-collar crimes, including fraud against taxpayer-funded programs, mail, wire and bank fraud schemes, money laundering, public corruption, tax evasion and tax-related offenses, among other financial crimes.
The ideal candidate will also have experience or interest in prosecuting criminal health care fraud cases. Our health care fraud cases regularly involve schemes to defraud federal and private health insurance benefit programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our investigations encompass all aspects of the health care delivery systems, including physicians, hospitals, out-patient surgery centers, laboratories, home health care, among others. In your role as a health care fraud prosecutor, you will work alongside federal agents from the FBI, Health and Human Services OIG, Department of Homeland Security, as well as other federal and private investigators. Additionally, your team will include a dedicated criminal health care fraud investigator in our office.
The selected attorney will handle all aspects of investigations and cases, including working with investigative agents to gather evidence and develop witnesses, handling grand jury proceedings, preparing prosecution memos and indictments, writing briefs, and handling all related hearings and trials. The position calls for an attorney with a thorough knowledge of federal criminal procedure, strong research and writing ability, an ability to work closely with investigative agents, a working knowledge of the major federal fraud statutes, and experience in handling complex investigations and trials. The attorney may also handle other types of cases as needed.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicant must have superior oral and written advocacy skills; strong interpersonal skills; good judgment; and the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
Apply online here.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
- Required: Your resume cannot exceed two pages - you will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration if your resume exceeds two pages - see USAJOBS for formatting requirements. Include relevant employment history as outlined below for each job:
Employer name and contact information,
Start and end dates (for full consideration you must include month, day, and year),
Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
A list of duties performed and accomplishments.
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.
- Required: Your response to the Candidate Questionnaire located here.
- Required: Writing sample.
Salary
$82,459.00 to $180,078.00 which includes 17.06% locality pay
Salary : $82,459 - $180,078