USAJOBS · 1 week ago
Assistant United States Attorney - Bankruptcy
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$76K/yr - $197K/yr
1+ years expThe United States Attorneys Office is committed to enforcing the law and defending the interests of the United States. They are seeking an Assistant United States Attorney to represent the federal government in civil litigation, primarily focusing on bankruptcy courts and creditor-side representation for federal agencies.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Civil Division are responsible for representing the federal government and its agencies and employees in civil litigation pending in the Western District of Texas and in appeals before the Fifth Circuit
The attorney selected for this position will be primarily responsible for litigation before federal bankruptcy courts in the district
This litigation generally involves creditor-side representation of other federal agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of Education, in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 proceedings under the United States Bankruptcy Code, and related adversary proceedings
Bankruptcy AUSAs are assigned cases to litigate from inception to completion as the sole attorney representing those federal agencies in bankruptcy court, to preserve said agencies' claims to payment from the bankruptcy estate
Job duties may include conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda, preparing and answering discovery, taking and defending depositions or examinations, representing the United States in judicial proceedings, and conducting public outreach and educational activities
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress
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
Strong academics
Outstanding organizational skills
Superior legal writing and research ability
Demonstrated analytical ability
Good judgment and courtroom skills
Commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Telework
Life insurance
Health benefits
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
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