Assistant United States Attorney- Civil

Summary

The mission of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina is to pursue justice as we represent the United States in civil and criminal litigation in the most effective and efficient manner possible; to provide leadership in our interaction with all federal, state and local agencies and to serve as a liaison between them; and to foster public trust and confidence in law enforcement and the federal judicial system. This position is located in, Raleigh, North Carolina

Duties

The Civil Division AUSA will handle all phases of civil litigation, including case intake and investigation, coordination with federal agencies, legal research, and drafting of memoranda, pleadings, and motions. The selected attorney will manage written discovery, take and defend depositions, and represent the United States in federal court proceedings before the Eastern District of North Carolina and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, including hearings, trials, and appeals, as well as settlement negotiations. The Civil Division handles a broad range of defensive and affirmative matters, including: False Claims Act litigation arising from health care and procurement fraud; civil rights enforcement; constitutional and other legal challenges to executive agency actions; habeas corpus; financial litigation, bankruptcy, and asset forfeiture; immigration matters; and the defense of employment discrimination and tort claims against the United States. Civil AUSAs may also be assigned to cases involving the involuntary civil commitment of sexually dangerous persons under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act.Attorneys assigned to asset forfeiture matters may devote a substantial portion of their workload to pursuing civil and criminal seizure and forfeiture of property acquired through or used in criminal activity, and will serve as a resource to Criminal Division AUSAs on financial investigations and forfeiture issues 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 Qualifications

Required Qualifications:Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and be a U.S. citizen who meets federal employment eligibility requirements. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance and successfully complete a background investigation . At least 1-year of post-J.D. legal experience is required, with demonstrated proficiency in legal research, analysis, and writing. Applicants must exhibit strong oral advocacy and communication skills, sound legal judgment, and the ability to manage multiple litigation matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with attorneys, support staff, federal agencies, and law enforcement partners is essential. Preferred Qualifications:Preferred candidates will have substantial experience in civil litigation and federal court practice, including familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Evidence, and a record of handling cases from initial filing through discovery, dispositive motions, and trial or appeal. Background in areas such as tort litigation, employment law, constitutional law, administrative law, or affirmative civil enforcement will be viewed favorably, as will experience working with or advising federal agencies. Judicial clerkship experience and a strong appellate or motion-practice writing record are also valued, along with proficiency with e-discovery tools and litigation technology. Candidates who demonstrate initiative, professionalism, and a demonstrated commitment to public service will be particularly competitive.United States citizenship is required.You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree How You Will Be Evaluated

Evaluation Method: Once your complete application package is received, it will be reviewed to ensure you meet all job requirements. An attorney interview panel will then review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview. You will be notified if selected for an interview. The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete. Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must indicate their preference in response to the appropriate question in their assessment questionnaire (it is also recommended that information is included in their cover letter or resume) and they must submit supporting documentation (e.g., DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) which verifies their eligibility for preference. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that they were transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). Reasonable Accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Other Information

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $94,170.00 to $197,100.00 which includes 22.24% locality pay. Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. * * * This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information. Travel: Occasional travel is required Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. Type of Position: Political Appointees (Current and Former): Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. 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. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.