Assistant United States Attorney (eLitigation)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Billings, MT

16h

About The Position

The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will build and oversee the United States Attorney’s Office eLitigation operations. The attorney advisor will be fully dedicated to coordinating the office’s eLitigation program; this is not a trial AUSA position and does not involve case handling or litigation. The role advises or consults with civil and criminal case teams, management, and external partners on electronic litigation and discovery issues; ensures discovery processes are defensible; develops office policies and protocols for processing, reviewing, producing, and managing electronic discovery; coordinates litigation support work; and trains staff on litigation technology software tools and applications. Responsibilities and assignment complexity increase as training and experience progress. The position is based in Billings, Helena, Great Falls, or Missoula, Montana, and commonly involves one to five nights of travel per month. The appointee generally must reside in the district or within 25 miles of it.

Requirements

United States citizenship.
J.D. degree.
Active membership of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
At least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof.
If applicable, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must pass preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Nice To Haves

Experience with complex civil or criminal litigation.
Experience using litigation technology applications to acquire, organize, analyze, and present electronic discovery and evidence.
Strong academic background.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and function with minimal guidance in a demanding environment.
Knowledge and ability to use computers and computer applications for day-to-day work.

Responsibilities

Build and oversee the office’s eLitigation operations.
Advise or consult with civil and criminal case teams, management, the Court, Federal Public Defender, law enforcement, and client agencies on electronic litigation and discovery issues.
Ensure discovery processes are defensible.
Develop office eLitigation policies and protocols, including procedures for processing, reviewing, producing, and managing electronic discovery.
Coordinate litigation support work.
Provide training on litigation technology software tools and applications.
Coordinate the office’s eLitigation program as a dedicated attorney advisor.