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Summary

In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner.

Location

This position is located in New York, NY

Responsibilities

This position will require a range of skills and abilities, including managing a high-volume docket; researching case law and drafting complicated briefs; investigating factually and legally complex matters; interacting with agency clients and opposing counsel; and handling all aspects of federal court practice, including pleadings, motions, discovery, settlements, trials, and appearances and oral arguments before the Bankruptcy Court, District Court and Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

In our affirmative docket, Civil Division AUSAs pursue investigations and litigate cases designed to remedy violations of federal law, vindicating the rights of victims, protecting the public fisc, and changing unlawful practices by private individuals and entities, as well as state and local governmental actors. These cutting-edge matters span many different subject areas, including civil rights, fraud, environmental protection and health, and tax and bankruptcy.

The Civil Division's defensive practice is unique in its breadth and sophistication, engaging our AUSAs in a vast array of matters of public import. These cases include challenges to critical government policies, action, statutes and regulations, and matters implicating security or foreign policy concerns, as well as tort, medical malpractice, and employment discrimination lawsuits, Bivens and other cases brought against individual federal officials, Freedom of Information Act suits, and immigration-related actions.

In all these matters, affirmative and defensive, Civil Division AUSAs serve as a zealous advocate, representing the interests of the United States in accordance with the facts and faithful to the rule of law.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or .
• 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.
• 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 be able to work well with client agencies and the public; possess superior oral and written advocacy skills; have strong character and interpersonal skills; have good judgment; and have demonstrated the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. The USAO seeks a diverse complement of lawyers with a wide range of skills and experience. Hiring preferences include a strong academic record, litigation experience, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, excellent communication abilities, good judgment, the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with the other attorneys, support staff, and stakeholders, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) year of experience as a licensed attorney (or post-law school graduation judicial clerkships) preparing for, participating in, and/or reviewing formal hearings or trials involving litigation at the federal, state or local court level.
• United States citizenship is required.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

Salary Information

Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $137,926.00 to $197,100.00 which includes locality pay.

Other Benefits

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.

Travel

Occasional travel is required.

Security Requirements

• 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.

EEO Statement/Policy

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