The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut is seeking applications for an Assistant United States Attorney to work in the Financial Litigation Unit (FLU), a unit in the office's Civil Division. All candidates who applied to the prior vacancy 24-CT-12405384-AUSA need not submit another application, as all prior applications will be considered for this position. This position is located out of New Haven, CT.

Duties

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut is seeking applications for an Assistant United States Attorney to work in the Financial Litigation Unit (FLU), a unit in the office's Civil Division. The FLU is responsible for enforcement of civil and criminal debts through a variety of remedies available exclusively to the United States. The FLU maintains a large collection caseload and has a robust pre- and post-judgment practice. 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

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with financial discovery and analysis, debtor/creditor rights and remedies, bankruptcy, probate, and trusts and estates, is preferred. Applicants should have excellent writing and oral communication skills, strong character, dedication, work ethic, and the ability to work well with others and independently. 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. Proof of active bar membership is required. 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 Connecticut 157 Church Street New Haven, CT 06510 US
• Name: Kevin Kootz
• Phone: 2038213818
• Email: [email protected]