If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. This position is located in Mobile, AL.

Duties

The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently recruiting for an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division. The Civil Division is responsible for investigating and prosecuting affirmative civil cases for damages due to fraud upon the federal government and civil monetary penalties for violations of federal program regulations and for defending all civil actions filed against the United States, its agencies, officers, and employees in the Southern District of Alabama. The affirmative caseload of the Civil Division includes fraud cases brought under the False Claims Act and other statutes, federal regulatory enforcement actions, and civil forfeiture cases. The defensive caseload of the Civil Division includes tort litigation, employment litigation, immigration litigation, bankruptcy, and the defense of civil rights lawsuits filed against federal officers and employees for alleged constitutional violations. 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* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Other relevant experience should include superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants should also have strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with the court, other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies, as well as the demonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience in complex jury trials. The ideal candidate will have successfully defended mixed Title VII, FTCA, condemnation/eminent domain, environmental, and civil health care fraud cases. Because the applicant will handle affirmative, defensive, and parallel proceedings/cases, the ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in civil practice, procedure, and contested litigation and mediation. Additionally, because the applicant may handle criminal and civil asset forfeiture cases, the ideal candidate will possess some federal, criminal prosecutorial experience. The ideal candidate must possess quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. The ideal candidate should also have well developed computer skills 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.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree.

Contacts

• Address Southern District of Alabama 63 South Royal Street Mobile, AL 36602 US
• Name: Breanna McCants
• Phone: 2514157138
• Email: [email protected]