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Attorney-Advisor (VCF)
Hiring Organization
Civil Division (CIV)
Hiring Office
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), Torts Branch
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
ATA-12891864-26-SW
Location:
New York, NY - United States
Application Deadline:
Monday, March 23, 2026
About the Office
Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? Join the U.S. Department of Justice! Join us in serving the United States with honor and integrity!!
The Civil Division, with more than 1,000 Attorneys and 14 litigating components, represents the United States, its departments and agencies, Members of Congress, Cabinet and other Federal employees.
The VCF is administered by a Special Master appointed by the Attorney General, with operational assistance from the Civil Division Torts Branch, and provides compensation for physical harm or death caused by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, or the debris removal efforts in the aftermath. The VCF compensates individuals who were present at a 9/11 crash site or in the VCF New York City Exposure Zone and who have since been diagnosed with a 9/11-related illness.
Job Description
The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) seeks an experienced attorney to be part of a team tasked with fact-finding and adjudication of VCF eligibility and compensation claims. The Attorney-Advisor works under the authority of the Special Master.
The Attorney-Advisor reviews and processes Personal Injury and Wrongful Death eligibility and compensation claims submitted to the VCF, with a focus on economic loss claim review and eligibility and compensation appeals.
During the eligibility review, the Attorney-Advisor is responsible for making recommendations as to whether a claimant meets all statutory and regulatory requirements for eligibility, paying particular attention to proof of presence and eligible medical conditions.
During compensation review, the Attorney-Advisor applies statutory and regulatory requirements, VCF policies and procedures, and uses proprietary complex loss models to make recommendations as to the appropriate amount of loss suffered by a claimant. The Attorney-Advisor renders eligibility and compensation claim decisions as directed/delegated by the Special Master.
The Attorney-Advisor participates in appeal hearings as a member of the hearing panel or presides over appeal hearings as the Hearing Officer on behalf of the Special Master, and drafts post-hearing recommendations with assessment of facts, testimony, documents, and other claim specific information.
The Attorney-Advisor also helps plan and participates in VCF outreach activities in the New York area, representing the VCF at in-person and virtual events. To execute these duties, the Attorney- Advisor works with other Attorney-Advisors; VCF leadership, VCF attorneys; VCF staff; claimants; attorneys representing claimants; federal, state, and local agencies; stakeholders; and other third-parties.
For more information about the work of the Victim Compensation Fund, please see the following: https://www.vcf.gov.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), be a U.S. citizen, and possess at least 1 year post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. The minimum years of post-law degree experience commensurate with the grade level of eligibility is shown below.
Possessing the minimum post law degree legal experience does not guarantee the applicant will be selected at that grade level.
To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have minimum 4 years post-JD legal experience.
Examples of the experience described above include: Working with the highest degree of independence and initiative; and developing and implementing policies, procedures, systems, and/or controls to support program/project implementation. The experience should also reflect excellent analytical, verbal, presentation, and writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants should have a broad background of experience and knowledge of areas such as compensation claims for personal injury and wrongful death, and experience participating in hearings, trials or other adjudication procedures. A background working with crime victims, their families, attorneys and other advocates, as well as working in a trauma informed work environment, will be given high consideration. Five years of post-JD legal experience is preferred.
Application Process
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on March 23, 2026 on USAJobs. gov to receive consideration. Instructions and the link to apply are below:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/858418000
1. Click "Apply Online" to get started.
2. If you're not logged in to your USAJOBS account, you will need to login. If you don't have an account, please create one.
3. You will be prompted to select one of your stored (or uploaded) resumes, and any supporting documents you have uploaded to USAJOBS. If you have not uploaded these documents, you can do so later before submitting your application.
4. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, you will be asked to submit your demographic information (if you have provided this in your profile). Submission is optional and anonymous.
5. You'll be asked to confirm your choices and certify the accuracy of your information before you're able to continue to the Application Manager system. Until you see the blue border and DOJ logo, you are still on USAJOBS. You'll see a folder animation just before you leave USAJOBS.
6. Once you reach DOJ's Application Manager system, you'll be asked to verify the information you transmitted from USAJOBS. You will then respond to the application assessment questionnaires and indicate your eligibility options.
7. After responding to the questionnaires, you will have the opportunity to attach the documents you brought over from USAJOBS *OR* upload documents directly from your computer or device.
8. If you opt to upload a document directly, click the "Upload" button and select the document on your device, then wait for the upload to finish. Repeat as needed. Documents must be less than 3 MB each and should be in a compatible file format.
9. Once all your documents are uploaded, you must assign the uploads to the appropriate document category. You may attach more than one document to each category. Click the drop-down menu for a document category, and select one of the available options in the menu. The document will be listed under this category. You can click the drop-down again to add other documents, as needed. You can have up to 15 document assignments.
10. Once you've uploaded and assigned all your documents to an appropriate document type, you can proceed to the final verification step, and click Submit.
11. If you have correctly submitted your application, you will receive an automated e-mail notification within 30-60 minutes. Be sure to review the announcement fully to make sure that your application contains everything that is required.
If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site (for everything on the USAJOBS-side), or the Application Manager Help Site (for everything on the DOJ-side).
Regrettably, the Department of Justice cannot assist you with USAJOBS account issues. If you contact us for assistance and the problem is related to your USAJOBS account, we will have to direct you to USAJOBS to remedy the issue.
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
GS-0905-15
$174,347.00 to $197,200.00 Per Year
(Including New York Locality Pay)
Civil Division (CIV)
Hiring Office
September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF), Torts Branch
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
ATA-12891864-26-SW
Location:
New York, NY - United States
Application Deadline:
Monday, March 23, 2026
About the Office
Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? Join the U.S. Department of Justice! Join us in serving the United States with honor and integrity!!
The Civil Division, with more than 1,000 Attorneys and 14 litigating components, represents the United States, its departments and agencies, Members of Congress, Cabinet and other Federal employees.
The VCF is administered by a Special Master appointed by the Attorney General, with operational assistance from the Civil Division Torts Branch, and provides compensation for physical harm or death caused by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, or the debris removal efforts in the aftermath. The VCF compensates individuals who were present at a 9/11 crash site or in the VCF New York City Exposure Zone and who have since been diagnosed with a 9/11-related illness.
Job Description
The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) seeks an experienced attorney to be part of a team tasked with fact-finding and adjudication of VCF eligibility and compensation claims. The Attorney-Advisor works under the authority of the Special Master.
The Attorney-Advisor reviews and processes Personal Injury and Wrongful Death eligibility and compensation claims submitted to the VCF, with a focus on economic loss claim review and eligibility and compensation appeals.
During the eligibility review, the Attorney-Advisor is responsible for making recommendations as to whether a claimant meets all statutory and regulatory requirements for eligibility, paying particular attention to proof of presence and eligible medical conditions.
During compensation review, the Attorney-Advisor applies statutory and regulatory requirements, VCF policies and procedures, and uses proprietary complex loss models to make recommendations as to the appropriate amount of loss suffered by a claimant. The Attorney-Advisor renders eligibility and compensation claim decisions as directed/delegated by the Special Master.
The Attorney-Advisor participates in appeal hearings as a member of the hearing panel or presides over appeal hearings as the Hearing Officer on behalf of the Special Master, and drafts post-hearing recommendations with assessment of facts, testimony, documents, and other claim specific information.
The Attorney-Advisor also helps plan and participates in VCF outreach activities in the New York area, representing the VCF at in-person and virtual events. To execute these duties, the Attorney- Advisor works with other Attorney-Advisors; VCF leadership, VCF attorneys; VCF staff; claimants; attorneys representing claimants; federal, state, and local agencies; stakeholders; and other third-parties.
For more information about the work of the Victim Compensation Fund, please see the following: https://www.vcf.gov.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), be a U.S. citizen, and possess at least 1 year post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. The minimum years of post-law degree experience commensurate with the grade level of eligibility is shown below.
Possessing the minimum post law degree legal experience does not guarantee the applicant will be selected at that grade level.
To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must have minimum 4 years post-JD legal experience.
Examples of the experience described above include: Working with the highest degree of independence and initiative; and developing and implementing policies, procedures, systems, and/or controls to support program/project implementation. The experience should also reflect excellent analytical, verbal, presentation, and writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants should have a broad background of experience and knowledge of areas such as compensation claims for personal injury and wrongful death, and experience participating in hearings, trials or other adjudication procedures. A background working with crime victims, their families, attorneys and other advocates, as well as working in a trauma informed work environment, will be given high consideration. Five years of post-JD legal experience is preferred.
Application Process
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on March 23, 2026 on USAJobs. gov to receive consideration. Instructions and the link to apply are below:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/858418000
1. Click "Apply Online" to get started.
2. If you're not logged in to your USAJOBS account, you will need to login. If you don't have an account, please create one.
3. You will be prompted to select one of your stored (or uploaded) resumes, and any supporting documents you have uploaded to USAJOBS. If you have not uploaded these documents, you can do so later before submitting your application.
4. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, you will be asked to submit your demographic information (if you have provided this in your profile). Submission is optional and anonymous.
5. You'll be asked to confirm your choices and certify the accuracy of your information before you're able to continue to the Application Manager system. Until you see the blue border and DOJ logo, you are still on USAJOBS. You'll see a folder animation just before you leave USAJOBS.
6. Once you reach DOJ's Application Manager system, you'll be asked to verify the information you transmitted from USAJOBS. You will then respond to the application assessment questionnaires and indicate your eligibility options.
7. After responding to the questionnaires, you will have the opportunity to attach the documents you brought over from USAJOBS *OR* upload documents directly from your computer or device.
8. If you opt to upload a document directly, click the "Upload" button and select the document on your device, then wait for the upload to finish. Repeat as needed. Documents must be less than 3 MB each and should be in a compatible file format.
9. Once all your documents are uploaded, you must assign the uploads to the appropriate document category. You may attach more than one document to each category. Click the drop-down menu for a document category, and select one of the available options in the menu. The document will be listed under this category. You can click the drop-down again to add other documents, as needed. You can have up to 15 document assignments.
10. Once you've uploaded and assigned all your documents to an appropriate document type, you can proceed to the final verification step, and click Submit.
11. If you have correctly submitted your application, you will receive an automated e-mail notification within 30-60 minutes. Be sure to review the announcement fully to make sure that your application contains everything that is required.
If you need help with the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help Site (for everything on the USAJOBS-side), or the Application Manager Help Site (for everything on the DOJ-side).
Regrettably, the Department of Justice cannot assist you with USAJOBS account issues. If you contact us for assistance and the problem is related to your USAJOBS account, we will have to direct you to USAJOBS to remedy the issue.
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
GS-0905-15
$174,347.00 to $197,200.00 Per Year
(Including New York Locality Pay)
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