USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Assistant United States Attorney (Civil Division)
Fresno, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$74K/yr - $174K/yr
1+ years expThe U.S. Attorney's Office represents the Federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Eastern District of California. This includes criminal prosecutions for violations of Federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include enforcement investigations and litigation involving healthcare fraud, procurement fraud, grant fraud, financial fraud, pharmaceutical diversion, wildlife recovery actions, and civil rights enforcement, among other things
Responsibilities include using criminal and civil asset forfeiture proceedings to seize, restrain, encumber, and ultimately forfeit proceeds and property that is involved in, facilitates, is traceable to, used in, or acquired through illegal activities
Initiate seizures and forfeitures and seek appropriate civil and criminal remedies to prevent recoverable assets from be dissipated or concealed; take all steps necessary to return forfeited assets to crime victims and the government
Responsibilities include defending the United States, federal agencies, and federal employees in all manner of lawsuits, including employment-discrimination actions; medical malpractice, personal injury, and other tort actions; Administrative Procedure Act cases; challenges to land management decisions under the National Environmental Policy Act and other environmental statutes; Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs; and 'Bivens' civil rights actions
Qualification
Required
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required
At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience
United States citizenship is required
Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof
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
Preferred
At least three to five years of experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trial, and appeals
Demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case
Demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment
Possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, paralegals, support staff and client agencies
Demonstrated capacity to function in a highly demanding environment
Expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings
Demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Telework
Life insurance
Health benefits
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
Company
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