Assistant United States Attorney
Summary
The United States Attorney's Office is seeking a highly-qualified and experienced attorney to fill a full-time position as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in its Civil Division. This position offers the opportunity to perform public service, and to investigate and litigate a broad range of complex and challenging affirmative and defensive cases.
This position is located in Madison, WI
Duties
AUSAs in the Civil Division are responsible for representing the United States as primary or secondary counsel in federal, state, and bankruptcy court proceedings. This AUSA will defend the United States in employment discrimination cases, tort cases, and medical malpractice cases. This AUSA will also defend the federal government and its officials from constitutional and procedural challenges, including Bivens cases. This AUSA may also investigate and prosecute affirmative civil matters, including suits brought under the False Claims Act, the Controlled Substances Act, and other civil penalty actions. Assignments will include all aspects of civil litigation, including researching legal issues, drafting and responding to discovery requests, conducting document review and organization, taking and defending depositions, preparing dispositive and procedural motions, and handling trials and appeals.
This AUSA may also be assigned additional duties at the discretion of the United States Attorney. Such case assignments may include, but are not limited to, habeas corpus cases, actions brought under the Freedom of Information Act, actions seeking federal court review of the administrative actions of federal agencies, actions to defend and/or enforce subpoenas, and the collection of debts owed to the government, including foreclosure, subrogation, and student loan cases.
For all Civil Division AUSAs, 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.
Requirements
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.
- Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
- J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Because the AUSA 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; pay careful attention to facts and details; possess computer and electronic discovery knowledge; work well both independently and on a team; be willing to volunteer to help other attorneys; be able to negotiate effectively with opposing counsel; and be capable of trial work and appellate advocacy.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.