The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses, seeks recovery of government funds fraudulently obtained, litigates affirmative civil fraud and enforcement actions, and defends the U.S. Government's interest in civil cases. In addition to the main office in downtown Atlanta, we maintain three intermittently staffed offices located in Rome, Newnan, and Gainesville. This position is located in Atlanta, GA

Duties

This position is located in the Civil Division which includes the following sections and units: - Defensive Litigation involves defending an array of civil cases brought against the United States, its agencies, and its employees. Cases include employment discrimination; personal injury/tort; medical malpractice claims arising out of Veterans' hospitals or other federally funded health facilities; Bivens actions; Freedom of Information Act challenges; and claims related to decisions by immigration authorities as to legal status, deportation or detention of aliens. - Affirmative Civil Enforcement Litigation ACE cases are most often brought for the United States under the False Claims Act and involve allegations of health care fraud, procurement fraud, grant fraud and financial fraud. The cases are frequently associated with parallel criminal proceedings, requiring coordination between the ACE AUSA and the criminal AUSA. ACE AUSAs also represent the United States in the enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act as well civil rights laws. Civil AUSAs have the privilege of standing in Court and stating that they represent the United States of America. The selected Civil AUSA will be handling a wide range of civil litigation, including defensive litigation and affirmative civil enforcement on behalf of government agencies located in the district. The selected Civil AUSA will exercise a high degree of autonomy and enjoy firsthand litigation experience in representing the United States including handling depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediations, trials and appeals. Civil AUSAs develop litigation strategies for their own cases with support from supervisors and experienced Assistant U.S. Attorneys. 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 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Hiring preferences include significant civil litigation experience, although we consider applicants with a variety of litigation backgrounds that demonstrate analytical ability, judgment, and advocacy skills. Candidates must possess a strong academic background, superior legal writing and research ability, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. Finally, preferred candidates must possess the ability to manage large, complex cases and investigations. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Contacts

• Address Northern District of Georgia 75 Ted Turner Drive, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303 US
• Name: Nicole Overton
• Phone: 404-581-6282
• Email: [email protected]