As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for Americans, the DOJ is committed to building and retaining 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. This position is located in Wilmington, Delaware

Duties

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Delaware is currently seeking highly qualified Assistant United States Attorney(AUSA) candidates for the Civil Division. The selected applicant will have the opportunity to perform an important public service by representing the interests of the United States of America in bankruptcies and civil actions involving the United States. The responsibilities of this position include representing the United States as primary counsel in judicial proceedings, including hearings, oral arguments, and trials, in United States Bankruptcy Court and United States District Court as well as appeals in the United States Court of Appeals. Civil Division AUSAs are responsible for substantial legal research and writing, both at trial and appellate levels. 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 have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least 2 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. All DOJ employees are subject to a residency requirement and must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants with significant bankruptcy experience are preferred, particularly if such experience includes complex business reorganization cases. Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to articulate critical issues accurately and precisely. Applicants must demonstrate superior writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment including courtroom and trial settings. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Contacts

• Address District of Delaware 1007 Orange Street Wilmington, DE 19801 US
• Name: James Abrusci
• Phone: 302-573-6229
• Email: [email protected]