Job opening: Assistant United States Attorney - Civil Division
Salary: $77 953 - 189 771 per year
Published at: Oct 31 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
Duties
We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence. In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner. These AUSAs are active at the trial and appellate levels, taking depositions, preparing and answering discovery, negotiating settlements, engaging in motions practice, trying cases, drafting appellate briefs, and arguing cases before appellate court judges.
The attorney selected for this position will handle a wide variety of civil cases involving, for example: defensive torts (property damage and personal injury, such as medical malpractice); Bivens claims; employment discrimination; land condemnations; foreclosures; defensive environmental claims; affirmative civil enforcement; challenges to agency actions (APA); and bankruptcy.
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.
- 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.
- Occasional travel: In the District, the state of Oklahoma, and throughout the nation is likely to be necessary. Travel requirements typically entail no more than 1-5 days per month.
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.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. Successful applicants must exhibit superior research and writing skills, including spotting issues, developing arguments, and presenting rebuttal points. Applicants must be comfortable processing, utilizing and comprehending large electronically stored discovery records. Successful applicants must demonstrate an ability to make critical decisions to successfully position the United States for an optimum outcome in litigation. Applicants should exhibit strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a supportive and professional matter with the court, opposing counsel and client agencies. Applicants must have a well-developed attention to detail and accuracy in order to present issues, arguments, and evidence with a high degree of professionalism.
Successful candidates should also possess computer literacy skills to include experience in automated research, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail, and word processing systems and software.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Applications received by November 15, 2024, will receive first consideration. Applications will then be reviewed on a rolling basis. (The filling of this position is subject to availability of funds).
Education
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Contacts
- Address Northern District of Oklahoma
600 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20002
US
- Name: Wynette Irving
- Phone: 918-382-2772
- Email: [email protected]
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