What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant U.S. Attorney position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
USAO Southern District of Alabama
Job ID
25-ALS-12618625-DE
Location:
63 S Royal Street
Suite 600
Mobile, AL 36602 - United States
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
About the Office
The birthplace of Mardi Gras, Mobile, Alabama is a hidden gem for those looking for a diverse way of life. Explore our many beaches including Dauphin Island, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach via sunset strolls on the sand, heart pounding fishing charters, or by taking the Mobile Bay Ferry. For those who want something a bit drier, the Southern District is home to six Robert Trent Jones Golf Courses. Visit Bellingrath Gardens which is open 362 days a year and encompasses 900 acres along the Fowl River. Sixty-five acres are cultivated with annual blooms and continuous color. For our sports fans, the University of South Alabama is where you can catch all the Sun Belt Conference sporting events. Not only is the Southern District fantastic for its outdoor activities and views, the low cost of living and southern charm makes it a perfect place to call home. Join our team and be a part of our incredible culture!
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.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
All initial attorney positions to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Job Description
The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently recruiting for an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division. The Civil Division is responsible for investigating and prosecuting affirmative civil cases for damages due to fraud upon the federal government and civil monetary penalties for violations of federal program regulations and for defending all civil actions filed against the United States, its agencies, officers, and employees in the Southern District of Alabama. The affirmative caseload of the Civil Division includes fraud cases brought under the False Claims Act and other statutes, federal regulatory enforcement actions, and civil forfeiture cases. The defensive caseload of the Civil Division includes tort litigation, employment litigation, immigration litigation, bankruptcy, and the defense of civil rights lawsuits filed against federal officers and employees for alleged constitutional violations.
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.
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.
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. Applicants must also demonstrate 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. Applicants must show a history of working in a supportive and professional manner with courts, other attorneys, support staff, and clients.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience in defensive civil matters, including the following practice areas: mixed Title VII, personal injury / tort (FTCA), condemnation/eminent domain, environmental, and civil health care fraud cases. Because the applicant will handle affirmative, defensive, and parallel proceedings/cases, the ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in civil practice and procedure, in contested litigation and mediation, and in complex jury trials. Additionally, because the applicant will handle bankruptcy cases, the ideal candidate will possess bankruptcy courtroom experience. The ideal candidate must possess quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. The ideal candidate should also have well-developed computer skills in automated research, electronic court filing, email and word processing systems and software, and document management platforms, and elitigation tools.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
To apply for this position you must navigate to USAJobs at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/820189700 and follow the instructions.
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 conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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
Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $77,953 to $170,236.
USAO Southern District of Alabama
Job ID
25-ALS-12618625-DE
Location:
63 S Royal Street
Suite 600
Mobile, AL 36602 - United States
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
About the Office
The birthplace of Mardi Gras, Mobile, Alabama is a hidden gem for those looking for a diverse way of life. Explore our many beaches including Dauphin Island, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach via sunset strolls on the sand, heart pounding fishing charters, or by taking the Mobile Bay Ferry. For those who want something a bit drier, the Southern District is home to six Robert Trent Jones Golf Courses. Visit Bellingrath Gardens which is open 362 days a year and encompasses 900 acres along the Fowl River. Sixty-five acres are cultivated with annual blooms and continuous color. For our sports fans, the University of South Alabama is where you can catch all the Sun Belt Conference sporting events. Not only is the Southern District fantastic for its outdoor activities and views, the low cost of living and southern charm makes it a perfect place to call home. Join our team and be a part of our incredible culture!
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.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
All initial attorney positions to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Job Description
The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently recruiting for an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division. The Civil Division is responsible for investigating and prosecuting affirmative civil cases for damages due to fraud upon the federal government and civil monetary penalties for violations of federal program regulations and for defending all civil actions filed against the United States, its agencies, officers, and employees in the Southern District of Alabama. The affirmative caseload of the Civil Division includes fraud cases brought under the False Claims Act and other statutes, federal regulatory enforcement actions, and civil forfeiture cases. The defensive caseload of the Civil Division includes tort litigation, employment litigation, immigration litigation, bankruptcy, and the defense of civil rights lawsuits filed against federal officers and employees for alleged constitutional violations.
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.
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.
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. Applicants must also demonstrate 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. Applicants must show a history of working in a supportive and professional manner with courts, other attorneys, support staff, and clients.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience in defensive civil matters, including the following practice areas: mixed Title VII, personal injury / tort (FTCA), condemnation/eminent domain, environmental, and civil health care fraud cases. Because the applicant will handle affirmative, defensive, and parallel proceedings/cases, the ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in civil practice and procedure, in contested litigation and mediation, and in complex jury trials. Additionally, because the applicant will handle bankruptcy cases, the ideal candidate will possess bankruptcy courtroom experience. The ideal candidate must possess quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. The ideal candidate should also have well-developed computer skills in automated research, electronic court filing, email and word processing systems and software, and document management platforms, and elitigation tools.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
To apply for this position you must navigate to USAJobs at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/820189700 and follow the instructions.
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 conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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
Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $77,953 to $170,236.
Salary : $77,953 - $170,236
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