Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Civil Division - 13 months
The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Wisconsin is looking for a highly-qualified and experienced attorney to fill a full-time position as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in its Civil Division.
DUTIES
The selected AUSA will primarily defend the United States, its agencies, and employees in a wide variety of defensive civil matters in federal court. Three primary areas of defensive practice are tort cases, including medical malpractice and a variety of personal injury cases, Title VII cases alleging discrimination in hiring and employment practices by agencies of the United States, and defending government personnel and law enforcement in cases alleging violations of constitutional rights. Other areas of practice include habeas corpus, immigration, injunction motions, bankruptcy, actions brought under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), breach of contract, actions seeking federal court review of the administrative actions of federal agencies under the Administrative Procedure Act, and actions to defend and/or enforce subpoenas. The Civil Division also handles affirmative litigation, which includes affirmative civil enforcement of violations of the False Claims Act, including whistleblower actions brought by "qui tam relators," Controlled Substances Act cases, civil rights enforcement, and actions to recover penalties imposed by administrative agencies. Other routine case areas that may be assigned include Social Security, FOIA, and the collection of debts owed to the government, including foreclosures, subrogation, and student loan cases.
The selected AUSA will handle all aspects of civil litigation, including researching legal issues, drafting and responding to discovery requests, conducting document review and organization, taking or defending depositions, preparing dispositive and procedural motions, and handling trials and writing and arguing appeals. Civil AUSAs must have a strong ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues, write clearly and persuasively, possess a strong work ethic, exhibit good organizational skills, exercise fair and sound judgment, pay careful attention to facts and details, be able to negotiate effectively with opposing counsel, produce high-quality written work even under short deadlines, work well both independently and on a team, be ready and willing to volunteer to help other colleagues, be persuasive oral advocates on behalf of the United States, and be devoted to justice, excellence, and representing the public.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
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.
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 term position not-to-exceed 13 months. 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
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 2 years post-J.D. legal experience, which may include a judicial law clerkship.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Civil AUSAs may represent the United States' interests in state court proceedings, preferred qualifications will include candidates who are a member of the Wisconsin Bar or eligible for Admission on Proof of Practice into the Wisconsin Bar.
Applicants must be devoted to justice, excellence, and public service; have a very strong ability to research and analyze complex legal and factual issues; write clearly and persuasively; communicate effectively; possess a strong work ethic; exhibit good organizational skills; exercise fair and sound judgment; possess computer and electronic discovery knowledge; work well both independently and on a team; be willing to volunteer to assist colleagues; and be capable of trial work and appellate advocacy. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. Applicants must be able to work well with their colleagues, supervisors, support staff, client agencies, and witnesses.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree