Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

United States Attorneys' Offices; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 65 563 - 171 487; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Life insurance

Retirement system participation

Résumé du poste

The United States Attorneys' Offices is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney in Philadelphia. This role involves enforcing federal laws, representing the United States in civil enforcement and litigation, as well as managing cases in court. Candidates must hold a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar, and possess strong analytical and courtroom skills.

Salary ranges from $65,563 to $171,487, bolstered by Philadelphia locality pay and benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• Three or more years of litigating cases with substantial responsibility.
• Must be a United States Citizen or National.

Responsabilités

• Enforce federal criminal and civil laws.
• Represent the United States in civil enforcement and litigation.
• Prepare and supervise cases in court.

Connaissances

Analytical reasoning

Legal writing

Courtroom skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Formation

J.D. degree

Active bar membership

Description du poste

The Department of Justice represents the United States in legal disputes, litigates civil actions, and upholds the rule of law. Our mission is to safeguard the public interest and federal programs through civil enforcement, including protecting civil rights, defending federal agencies, recovering funds lost to fraud, ensuring environmental protection, and upholding antitrust laws. The Department of Justice represents the United States in all other criminal and non‑criminal legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. Civil Division attorneys represent the United States in affirmative civil enforcement (ACE) and defensive civil litigation in the district. Primary ACE areas of practice include False Claims Act cases and investigations, including whistleblower actions brought by qui tam relators, civil violations of the Controlled Substances Act, and enforcement of civil rights statutes. Defensive civil litigation includes defense of the government in immigration, tort, employment discrimination cases, Administrative Procedures Act, Bivens, and other civil matters. The attorney must have strong analytical reasoning, legal acumen, written and oral advocacy, and a work ethic. The attorney must also exhibit outstanding organizational skills, exercise fair and sound judgment, pay careful attention to facts and details, excel in both independent and team settings, negotiate effectively with opposing counsel, handle matters in court persuasively on behalf of the United States, and possess a deep commitment to justice and public service. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress.

Requirements

• United States Citizen or National.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 1 year post‑J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if applicable.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district‑specific information.
• Initial appointment requires a satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment requires a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Qualifications

• Advanced academic record and outstanding organizational skills.
• Superior legal writing and research skills.
• Demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment, and excellent courtroom skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.
• Three or more years of post‑J.D. experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery and trial.

Salary and Benefits

Assistant United States Attorney pay ranges from $65,563 to $171,487 and $84,570 to $197,100, including 28.99% Philadelphia locality pay. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, paid federal holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Travel

25% or less of the time may be required for travel.

EEO Statement

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.