Assistant United States Attorney (Affirmative Civil Enforcement - ACE)

The United States Department of Justice; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Justice – USAO Western District of Texas seeks an Assistant United States Attorney (ACE) to represent the government in civil litigation in the WD Texas and appeals before the Fifth Circuit. The ACE unit handles False Claims Act cases, health care and procurement fraud, and related enforcement actions.

The attorney will work with federal agencies, draft memoranda, conduct discovery, take depositions, supervise investigations, and represent the United States in

Qualifications

• J.D. Degree and active bar membership (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or related experience.
• Strong academics and professional ethics requested.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States in civil litigation in the WD Texas and Fifth Circuit.
• Handle investigations and civil actions under the False Claims Act and related matters.
• Draft legal memoranda, manage discovery, take and defend depositions, coordinate investigations.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical ability

Courtroom skills

Public service mindset

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

Assistant United States Attorney (Affirmative Civil Enforcement - ACE)

Hiring Organization

USAO Western District of Texas

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Location: 903 San Jacinto Boulevard

Application Deadline:

About the Office

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 men and women, Justice leads the Nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. You can be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens.
Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence.
In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner.

Job Description

Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Civil Division are responsible for representing the federal government and its agencies and employees in civil litigation pending in the Western District of Texas and in appeals before the Fifth Circuit. The attorney selected for this position will be assigned to the affirming Civil Enforcement (ACE) unit. ACE attorneys handle a diverse docket, including (1) investigations and civil cases filed under the False Claims Act (including qui tam complaints), health care fraud investigations, and procurement fraud matters; (2) civil penalty actions, including suits to address drug diversion and other violations of the Controlled Substances Act; and (3) other litigation to enforce the nation's health, safety, and economic welfare laws. The selected attorney will work closely with federal law enforcement agencies and may be required to coordinate with criminal AUSAs and/or state prosecutors. Job duties may include conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda, preparing and answering written discovery, taking and defending depositions or examinations, overseeing and coordinating investigations, representing the United States in judicial proceedings at both the trial and appellate levels, and conducting public outreach and educational activities.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

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 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hiring preferences include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online through the following link:

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The closing date for this announcement may be extended.

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.

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 conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

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 for AD-21 through AD-29 is as follows:

• Austin: $78,905 to $197,100 which includes 20.35% locality pay.

A recruitment incentive may be authorized.

Number of Positions

1

Travel

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

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