USAJOBS · 18 hours ago
Assistant United States Attorney - Civil Division (Jackson)
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expThe Southern District of Mississippi is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney for the Civil Division in Jackson, Mississippi. The successful candidate will represent the United States in various civil cases, including tort claims and employment discrimination claims, with responsibilities increasing in complexity as experience is gained.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Representing the United States of America, Federal agencies, and Federal employees in a wide variety of civil cases
Handling tort claims, employment discrimination claims, bankruptcies, and false claims
Defending miscellaneous agency actions and representing the United States in State and Federal courts
Increasing responsibilities and more complex assignments as training and experience progress
Qualification
Required
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Must be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
Must have at least 3 years of post-J.D. legal or other relevant legal experience
Proof of active bar membership is required
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
Courtroom experience in civil litigation matters
Strong academics
Outstanding organizational skills
Superior legal writing and research ability
Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, community involvement, and public service
Quick analytical ability and the ability to accurately articulate the critical issues involved in a case
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment
Excellent oral communication skills
Ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies
Demonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment
Excellent computer skills to include experience with automated research on the internet, electronic court filing, email 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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