Assistant United States Attorney- Civil

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Raleigh, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Division Assistant United States Attorney handles civil litigation for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina, whose mission is to pursue justice through effective and efficient representation of the United States, provide leadership and coordination with federal, state, and local agencies, and foster public trust in law enforcement and the federal judicial system. The position is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The attorney manages civil cases through all phases, from intake and investigation through discovery, hearings, trials, appeals, and settlement negotiations. The attorney represents the United States before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Civil Division handles defensive and affirmative matters including False Claims Act cases involving health care and procurement fraud; civil rights enforcement; challenges to executive agency actions; habeas corpus; financial litigation, bankruptcy, and asset forfeiture; immigration; and the defense of employment discrimination and tort claims. Assignments may also involve civil commitment proceedings under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act. Attorneys assigned to asset forfeiture matters may pursue civil and criminal seizure and forfeiture of property and advise Criminal Division AUSAs on financial investigations and forfeiture issues. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, hold a J.D., and be active members in good standing of a U.S. jurisdiction's bar. At least one year of post-J.D. legal experience is required. The position requires satisfactory preemployment checks, drug testing, and a favorable background investigation. The attorney generally must reside in the district or within 25 miles of it. Occasional travel is required. Salary is administratively determined based in part on professional attorney experience, with basic pay from $94,170 to $197,100, including locality pay. Relocation expenses are not authorized. The Department of Justice offers paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life and health insurance, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Active membership in good standing of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.
U.S. citizenship or national status and satisfaction of federal employment eligibility requirements.
At least one year of post-J.D. legal experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in legal research, analysis, and writing.
Strong oral advocacy and communication skills, sound legal judgment, and ability to manage multiple litigation matters in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys, support staff, federal agencies, and law enforcement partners.
Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance and successfully complete a background investigation.
Satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to favorable background adjudication.
Must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles thereof.
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Substantial civil litigation and federal court practice experience.
Familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence.
Experience handling cases from initial filing through discovery, dispositive motions, and trial or appeal.
Background in tort litigation, employment law, constitutional law, administrative law, or affirmative civil enforcement.
Experience working with or advising federal agencies.
Judicial clerkship experience.
Strong appellate or motion-practice writing record.
Proficiency with e-discovery tools and litigation technology.
Initiative, professionalism, and demonstrated commitment to public service.

Responsibilities

Handle all phases of civil litigation, including case intake, investigation, and coordination with federal agencies.
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and motions.
Manage written discovery and take and defend depositions.
Represent the United States in federal court proceedings before the Eastern District of North Carolina and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, including hearings, trials, and appeals.
Conduct settlement negotiations.
Handle defensive and affirmative matters, including False Claims Act litigation, civil rights enforcement, challenges to executive agency actions, habeas corpus, financial litigation, bankruptcy, asset forfeiture, immigration matters, and defense of employment discrimination and tort claims against the United States.
May handle cases involving involuntary civil commitment of sexually dangerous persons under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act.
When assigned to asset forfeiture matters, pursue civil and criminal seizure and forfeiture of property and serve as a resource to Criminal Division AUSAs on financial investigations and forfeiture issues.