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. This position is located in Austin, TX.

Duties

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers Assistant United States Attorneys in the Civil Division, Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) unit handle a diverse docket consisting primarily of (1) federal investigations and civil cases filed under the False Claims Act, including qui tam complaints, health care fraud investigations, procurement fraud matters, and pandemic fraud cases; (2) civil penalty actions, including suits to address drug diversion and other violations of the Controlled Substances Act; and (3) federal program enforcement litigation. The selected attorney will oversee investigations and litigation from their inception through trial or settlement. Job duties may include legal research, drafting legal memoranda, drafting and responding to the discovery requests, document review, database creation and maintenance, taking or defending depositions or examinations, overseeing and coordinating investigations, representing the United States as primary and/or secondary counsel in judicial proceedings, such as hearings and trials, in various United States District Courts, and public outreach and educational activities. 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.

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 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Hiring preferences include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Contacts

• Address Western District of Texas 601 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78216 US
• Name: Marissa Henderson
• Phone: (210) 384-7100
• Email: [email protected]