The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia prosecutes federal criminal offenses and defends the interests of the United States in civil cases. The office seeks to maintain the highest standards of excellence in the enforcement of federal laws and the representation of the United States. The Southern District of West Virginia covers 23 counties of the state's 55 counties. The headquarters office is located in Charleston.

Duties

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia is seeking an experienced, highly qualified litigator for the position of Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA). The applicant selected will be responsible for a diverse caseload in the Financial Litigation Program (FLP). FLP's primary responsibility is recovering assets to pay fines and restitution in criminal cases, including pre-judgment identification, freezing of assets and handling post-judgment enforcement matters. FLP is also responsible for commencing affirmative civil actions to recover debt owed to federal agencies and managing all civil bankruptcy matters. The FLP AUSA will be responsible for handling a large and active caseload, filing pleadings, appealing in both U.S. District Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, providing prompt legal advice to agencies, and representing the United States in other legal matters as may be assigned. 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.
• Type of Position: This is a temporary position not-to-exceed 14 months. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
• 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: United States citizenship is required. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and have at least one year post-J.D. experience. Applicants must be an active member in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). In addition, the Local Rules for the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia require all Assistant United States Attorneys to become members of the West Virginia State Bar within one year of appointment. Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the faculty to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom 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 ability to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. Preferred Qualifications: The applicant should be self-motivated, possess impeccable integrity, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, justice 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 Southern District of West Virginia 300 Virginia Street East, Suite 4000 Robert C. Byrd U.S. Courthouse Charleston, WV 25301 US
• Name: Patrick Reese
• Phone: 304-340-7850
• Email: [email protected]