Assistant United States Attorney (Affirmative Civil Enforcement)

United States Attorneys' Offices; Sacramento (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Eastern District of California seeks Assistant U.S. Attorneys for the Civil Division, Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit in the Sacramento or Fresno offices.

The selected candidates will work with criminal and civil AUSAs across both locations and be supported by paralegals, investigators, auditors, and other professionals. Based in Sacramento or Fresno, responsibilities include enforcement investigations and complex litigation across multiple fraud and civil rights matters, with

Qualifications

• J.D. degree (or equivalent) and active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least one year post-J.D. legal or related experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsabilités

• Enforcement investigations and litigation in healthcare fraud, procurement fraud, grant fraud, financial fraud, pharmaceutical diversion, wildlife recovery actions, and civil rights enforcement.
• Collaborate with other criminal and civil AUSAs in Sacramento and Fresno; work with staff of paralegals, investigators, auditors, and other professionals.
• Based in Sacramento or Fresno with potential immigration-related duties.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Oral & written communication

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Formation

J.D. degree

Outils

Legal research (Westlaw/Lexis)

Litigation case management

Description du poste

Summary

The Eastern District of California is seeking attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Civil Division, Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit of the Sacramento and Fresno Offices. The selected applicant(s) will be based in our Sacramento or Fresno office and will collaborate with other criminal and civil Assistant U.S. Attorneys based in both Sacramento and Fresno, and will be supported by a staff of paralegals, investigators, auditors, and other professionals.

Summary

The Eastern District of California is seeking attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Civil Division, Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit of the Sacramento and Fresno Offices. The selected applicant(s) will be based in our Sacramento or Fresno office and will collaborate with other criminal and civil Assistant U.S. Attorneys based in both Sacramento and Fresno, and will be supported by a staff of paralegals, investigators, auditors, and other professionals.

Duties

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The United States Attorney is seeking attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit. Responsibilities include enforcement investigations and litigation involving healthcare fraud, procurement fraud, grant fraud, financial fraud, pharmaceutical diversion, wildlife recovery actions, and civil rights enforcement, among other duties. This may include handling some immigration matters.

The selected applicant(s) will be based in our Sacramento or Fresno office and will collaborate with other criminal and civil Assistant U.S. Attorneys based in both Sacramento and Fresno, and will be supported by a staff of paralegals, investigators, auditors, and other professionals.

Your application will be considered for the location(s) that you indicate in your preferences.

Additional office location information:

Sacramento

is located in the heart of California. Sacramento is home to professional ballet and opera theatre companies, providing a wide range of cultural activities and events. Professional sports are represented by the Sacramento Kings, the Sacramento River Cats, and the Sacramento Republic FC. Bound by two rivers and in close proximity to several lakes, water recreation tops the list for outdoor activities such as salmon fishing, river rafting, and boating. Sacramento is located 90 miles northeast of San Francisco and approximately 90 miles west of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountain range, providing numerous recreational opportunities for skiing and boating enthusiasts.

Fresno

is one of the fastest growing cities in California, due in part to its central location to major tourist areas in California. Fresno is located in the middle of the fertile San Joaquin Valley, also known as the Central Valley, which is a major supplier of food and agricultural products for the United States and the world. This area also includes national treasures such as Yosemite National Park and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

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

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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.
• 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.
• J.D. degree (or equivalent) and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience . Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction).

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal qualifications include at least three to five years of experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trial, and appeals. Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility 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