Assistant United States Attorney

U.S. Department of Justice; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Alaska is seeking an experienced attorney for the Assistant United States Attorney role in the Civil Division. Responsibilities include representing the federal government in civil litigation, particularly in tort and discrimination cases. The position is temporary, not exceeding 24 months, with potential for extension or permanence. Applicants must possess excellent research and writing skills, a J.D. degree, and three years of post-J.D. experience.

Qualifications

• Three years post-J.D. experience required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Responsibilities

• Represent federal government in civil litigation.
• Engage in motion practice, try cases, and write appeals.

Skills

Research

Writing

Oral Communication

Analytical Abilities

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Alaska serves the State of Alaska through its main office in Anchorage and two branch offices located in Fairbanks and Juneau. There are 32 Assistant United States Attorneys who prosecute federal crimes and defend and pursue the interests of the United States in civil cases. All but five of the District's 59 employees are currently assigned to the Anchorage office. This employment opportunity is in the Anchorage Office, Civil Division.

Duties

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Alaska is seeking applications from experienced attorneys who have superb research and writing skills as well as civil litigation experience to fill one Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancy in the Civil Division. Additional vacancies may be filled using this announcement.

AUSAs in the Civil Division are responsible for representing the federal government, its agencies and employees in civil litigation in the District. Two primary areas of practice are tort cases, including medical malpractice and a variety of personal injury cases, and Title VII cases alleging discrimination in hiring and employment practices by agencies of the United States. Other areas of practice include civil rights, immigration, bankruptcy, debts owed the United States or its agencies, judicial review of administrative findings, injunctive proceedings and affirmative fraud matters. AUSAs in the Civil Division are active at both the trial and appellate levels, taking depositions, preparing and answering interrogatories, negotiating settlements, engaging in motion practice, trying cases, and writing and arguing appeals.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

This is a temporary appointment NOT-TO-EXCEED (NTE) 12-24 months, to be determined prior to any tentative offers. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

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 12 to 24 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:

Required qualifications: Applicants must have excellent academic credentials, a J.D. degree, an active membership in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction, three (3) years post-J.D. experience, superior analytical abilities and oral communications skills, excellent research and writing skills, good judgment and strong character. Mentoring and training will be provided.

United States citizenship is required.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

About the company

The United States Department of Justice, also known as the Justice Department, is a federal executive department of the United States government responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice in the United States. It is equivalent to the justice or interior ministries of other countries. The department was formed in 1870 during the Ulysses S. Grant administration, and administers several federal law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The DOJ is responsible for investigating instances of financial fraud, representing the U.S. government in legal matters, and running the federal prison system. The department is also responsible for reviewing the conduct of local law enforcement as directed by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994.