USAJOBS · 6 days ago
Civil Assistant United States Attorney
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$77K/yr - $201K/yr
1+ years expThe District of Montana is part of the Department of Justice and is responsible for enforcing federal laws. They are seeking a Civil Assistant United States Attorney to represent the U.S. Government in court on a variety of civil litigation cases, focusing on defensive civil litigation and appellate arguments.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the District of Montana litigates all cases on behalf of the United States
Its primary role is to prosecute federal crimes and defend federal agencies
The Montana USAO has offices in Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, and Missoula
The Civil Division handles a wide array of cases at both the trial and appellate levels: with its attorneys regularly appearing in court and practicing at the highest levels
Cases can involve medical malpractice, endangered species, oil spills, civil rights, immigration, police pursuits, Native American relations, public lands access, wrongful death, employment discrimination, and the full panoply of constitutional issues
The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA)
The successful applicant will represent the U.S. Government in court on a wide range of unique and complex cases in the District of Montana
This position will focus on defensive civil litigation, including all contested case hearings (motions to dismiss, summary judgment), trials (bench and jury), and Ninth Circuit appellate arguments in the types of cases referenced above
Most often civil cases involve torts, employment, administrative law (including environmental), Bivens, public lands, civil rights and constitutional causes of action
Our practice covers every aspect of civil litigation from the time the case is filed, through pre-trial planning, discovery, pretrial motions, trial, and appeal
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress
Qualification
Required
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Must currently be an active member of a state bar in order to be considered
One (1) full year of postgraduate legal experience is required
United States citizenship is required
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
Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof
Preferred
Superior oral and written communication skills
Excellent research and analytical skills
High EQ and interpersonal skills, and good judgment
Excellent advocacy and courtroom skills
The ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies
A demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment
Excellent organizational capabilities, including the ability to track and meet deadlines across multiple active cases
Excellent computer literacy including experience and competence with automated electronic court filing
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Telework
Life insurance
Health benefits
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
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