AUSA — Civil Federal Litigation Leader (Remote Eligible)

United States Attorneys' Offices; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 76,748 - 190,431; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Health benefits

Federal retirement system

Job summary

The United States Attorneys' Offices in Columbus, GA seeks an Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division. This open-continuous announcement covers Macon and Columbus vacancies and remains open until filled.

Responsibilities include representing the United States in civil litigation, performing substantial legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and opinions, and coordinating with clients and staff in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree (or equivalent) and active membership in any U.S. bar by the date of entry on duty.
• United States citizenship is required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, negotiation, research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to volunteer assistance to other attorneys and demonstrate fair and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the United States Attorney in the Civil Division by representing the United States in civil litigation.
• Defensive litigation involving the Federal Torts Claims Act, the Administrative Procedures Act, Title VII, constitutional torts, habeas corpus claims in immigration matters, and other areas of the law.
• Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) actions to enforce federal law.
• Representing the United States as primary counsel in hearings, oral arguments, and trials in the U.S. District Court and U.S. Court of Appeals.
• Conduct substantial legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and opinions at trial and appellate levels.
• Work independently and collaboratively with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies in a demanding environment.

Skills

J.D. degree

U.S. citizenship

leadership

organizational skills

negotiation

research

writing

analytical skills

team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree (or equivalent)

Active U.S. bar admission

Job description

The United States Attorneys' Offices in Columbus, GA seeks an Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division. This open-continuous announcement covers Macon and Columbus vacancies and remains open until filled.

Responsibilities include representing the United States in civil litigation, performing substantial legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and opinions, and coordinating with clients and staff in a demanding environment.