Federal Civil Litigator – ACE Unit

United States Attorneys' Offices; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorneys' Offices in Austin seeks an attorney to join the Civil Division assigned to the Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) unit. The attorney represents the United States in civil litigation in the Western District of Texas and in appeals before the Fifth Circuit, handling False Claims Act cases, health care fraud investigations, and procurement matters.

Responsibilities include legal research, drafting memoranda, discovery, depositions, investigations, and coordination with

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership required.
• At least 1 year post‑J.D. legal or related experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States in civil litigation in the Western District of Texas and in appeals before the Fifth Circuit.
• Work in the Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) unit handling False Claims Act cases, health care fraud investigations, and procurement matters.
• Perform legal research, draft memoranda, prepare and answer written discovery, take and defend depositions, and coordinate investigations.

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The United States Attorneys' Offices in Austin seeks an attorney to join the Civil Division assigned to the Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) unit. The attorney represents the United States in civil litigation in the Western District of Texas and in appeals before the Fifth Circuit, handling False Claims Act cases, health care fraud investigations, and procurement matters.

Responsibilities include legal research, drafting memoranda, discovery, depositions, investigations, and coordination with