Assistant U.S. Attorney (Civil) Open Continuous

Department Of Justice•Richmond, VA

64d•$63,163 - $165,209

About The Position

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for a highly motivated attorney, including the opportunity to work on his or her own caseload and handle his or her own trials. In the Civil Division, Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) represent the United States' interests in trial and appellate courts in a wide variety of federal and state litigation, including commercial, constitutional, employment, environmental, federal programs, immigration, medical malpractice, patent, prisoner, Social Security, summons enforcement, tax, and general tort cases. The attorneys selected for this position will be assigned to the Civil Division in the Alexandria, Richmond, Newport, or Norfolk Division and will focus on defending the United States' interests in civil cases and matters involving employment law, tort law, immigration law, constitutional law, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Freedom of Information Act, among others. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

Requirements

You must be a United States Citizen or National.
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
Possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.
United States citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Federal litigation experience, a federal judicial clerkship, and/or experience with health care fraud or procurement fraud cases is desired.

Responsibilities

Represent the United States' interests in trial and appellate courts in a wide variety of federal and state litigation, including commercial, constitutional, employment, environmental, federal programs, immigration, medical malpractice, patent, prisoner, Social Security, summons enforcement, tax, and general tort cases.
Focus on defending the United States' interests in civil cases and matters involving employment law, tort law, immigration law, constitutional law, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Freedom of Information Act, among others.