Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
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Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys is hiring an Assistant United States Attorney (Civil). The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut seeks an Assistant United States Attorney to join the Defensive Unit of its Civil Division, defending claims against the United States and federal employees, with responsibilities growing as training and experience progress.
Key focus areas include Defend claims filed against the United States including tort and medical malpractice, Defend employment discrimination, immigration, and foreclosure claims, and Defend Bivens claims against individual federal employees.
Preferred (not required): Writing, Oral Communication, Strong Character, and Work Ethic.
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The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut is seeking applications for one Assistant United States Attorney to serve in the Defensive Unit of the office's Civil Division. This position is located in New Haven, Bridgeport, or Hartford, Connecticut. Preferred Qualifications: 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). 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. The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut is seeking applications for one Assistant United States Attorney to serve in the Defensive Unit of the office's Civil Division. The Civil Division's Defensive Unit defends claims filed against the United States, including tort, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, immigration, and foreclosures. The Defensive Unit also defends claims brought against individual federal employees (Bivens claims). 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. Education Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
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