What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant United States Attorney position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)
Hiring Office
Eastern District of Virginia
Job ID
25-VAE-12634870-DE
Location:
Alexandria, VA - United States
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
About the Office
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia has four offices which are located in Alexandria, Richmond, Norfolk, and Newport News. Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) are assigned to each of these offices to prosecute criminal cases and litigate civil cases. The district consists of more than 19,000 square miles, has a population of over six million, and includes numerous federal agencies (including the Defense Department and the CIA), military installations, and major airports. The Civil Division is comprised of more than thirty lawyers in three units, who defend the interests of the United States, its agencies and employees in litigation filed against the government (General Litigation Unit), conduct Affirmative Civil Enforcement under the False Claims Act and other anti-fraud statutes (Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit), and protect the rights of individuals through the enforcement of civil rights laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (Civil Rights Enforcement Unit).
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
An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for highly motivated attorneys; an opportunity to work on their own caseload and handle their own trials. Working on Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) matters in the Civil Division, the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) represents the United States' interests by investigating and bringing affirmative civil actions, including under the False Claims Act and other statutes and common law causes of action. A majority of the work performed by the incumbent of this position will involve matters arising out of federal health care programs. ACE AUSAs may also handle matters in bankruptcy court.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Qualifications
Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), have at least one-year post-JD legal or other relevant experience, and 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.
Preferred qualifications: Federal litigation experience, a federal judicial clerkship, and/or experience with health care fraud or procurement fraud cases is desired.
United States citizenship is required.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/822874600
Salary
Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay for these positions will be $62,107 to $162,447, plus locality pay.
Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)
Hiring Office
Eastern District of Virginia
Job ID
25-VAE-12634870-DE
Location:
Alexandria, VA - United States
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
About the Office
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia has four offices which are located in Alexandria, Richmond, Norfolk, and Newport News. Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) are assigned to each of these offices to prosecute criminal cases and litigate civil cases. The district consists of more than 19,000 square miles, has a population of over six million, and includes numerous federal agencies (including the Defense Department and the CIA), military installations, and major airports. The Civil Division is comprised of more than thirty lawyers in three units, who defend the interests of the United States, its agencies and employees in litigation filed against the government (General Litigation Unit), conduct Affirmative Civil Enforcement under the False Claims Act and other anti-fraud statutes (Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit), and protect the rights of individuals through the enforcement of civil rights laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (Civil Rights Enforcement Unit).
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
An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for highly motivated attorneys; an opportunity to work on their own caseload and handle their own trials. Working on Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) matters in the Civil Division, the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) represents the United States' interests by investigating and bringing affirmative civil actions, including under the False Claims Act and other statutes and common law causes of action. A majority of the work performed by the incumbent of this position will involve matters arising out of federal health care programs. ACE AUSAs may also handle matters in bankruptcy court.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Qualifications
Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), have at least one-year post-JD legal or other relevant experience, and 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.
Preferred qualifications: Federal litigation experience, a federal judicial clerkship, and/or experience with health care fraud or procurement fraud cases is desired.
United States citizenship is required.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/822874600
Salary
Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay for these positions will be $62,107 to $162,447, plus locality pay.
Salary : $62,107 - $162,447
