Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

United States Attorneys' Offices; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework options

Federal employee benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire seeks highly motivated attorneys for Assistant United States Attorney roles in the Civil Division. This term appointment focuses on immigration enforcement and may be extended or made permanent without further competition. Qualified applicants have a J.D.

degree, are active in the bar, and possess at least one year of post-J.D. experience. Residency within the district is preferred, with standard background checks and selective service

Qualifications

• Requires J.D. degree and active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Requires at least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Join the Civil Division handling a broad range of civil litigation and enforcement matters.
• Manage all phases of litigation: case assessment, discovery, motions, ADR, hearings, trials, and appeals.
• Temporary appointment focused on immigration enforcement with possible extension or permanency.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical thinking

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Job description

Summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire is located in Concord, NH and has approximately 25 Assistant United States Attorneys and 29 support staff. Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office is a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for the highly motivated attorney.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire is located in Concord, NH and has approximately 25 Assistant United States Attorneys and 29 support staff. Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office is a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for the highly motivated attorney.

This is a term position. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising.

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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire is seeking highly motivated attorneys interested in a rewarding and challenging career in public service as Assistant United States Attorneys. Qualified applicants will join the more than 100,000 dedicated public servants and professionals of the Department of Justice committed to the Department's mission of enforcing federal laws that protect life, liberty, and property, defending the interests of the United States, and ensuring the impartial administration of justice for all Americans.

The Civil Division represents the United States, its agencies, and federal employees in a broad range of civil litigation and affirmative enforcement matters. Civil Division attorneys manage all phases of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, hearings, trials, and appeals.

The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently seeking a term appointment to the Civil Division with a specialty and particular focus in immigration enforcement. This temporary appointment is through September 30, 2029, and may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

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

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.

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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.
• 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 September 30, 2029. 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

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

• The ideal candidate will possess superior legal research and writing skills; quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues; high-volume briefing and courtroom experience; outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills; the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with other AUSAs, support staff, and agencies; and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.
• Relevant favorable experience includes oral advocacy skills and federal court practice.
• Past exposure to or study of immigration law is strongly desired.

Three Years Of Post-J.D. Experience Is Preferred.

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

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

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 $86,923 to $197,100 which includes 32.58% 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.

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Travel

Occasional Travel 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

This is a temporary position not-to-exceed September 30, 2029. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

Political Appointees (Current and 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.

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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