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Assistant United States Attorney - Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE)

Austin, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$77K/yr - $197K/yr

1+ years exp

The Western District of Texas is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney in Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE). The selected attorney will represent the federal government in civil litigation, handle investigations and cases under the False Claims Act, and work closely with federal law enforcement agencies.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.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 assigned to the Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) unit

ACE attorneys handle a diverse docket, including (1) investigations and civil cases filed under the False Claims Act (including qui tam complaints), health care fraud investigations, and procurement fraud matters; (2) civil penalty actions, including suits to address drug diversion and other violations of the Controlled Substances Act; and (3) other litigation to enforce the nation's health, safety, and economic welfare laws

The selected attorney will work closely with federal law enforcement agencies and may be required to coordinate with criminal AUSAs and/or state prosecutors

Job duties may include conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda, preparing and answering written discovery, taking and defending depositions or examinations, overseeing and coordinating investigations, representing the United States in judicial proceedings at both the trial and appellate levels, and conducting public outreach and educational activities

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

Qualification

J.D. DegreeActive member of the barLegal writingLegal researchAnalytical abilityJudgmentCourtroom skillsProfessionalismEthicsCivilityPublic service commitmentOrganizational skills

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