Assistant United States Attorney

Summary The United States Attorney's Office's mission is to represent the people of the United States in a manner that instills confidence in the fairness and integrity of law enforcement and the judicial system and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner. Eastern District of Wisconsin (justice.gov) Learn more about this agency Duties The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (USAO) is seeking an exceptional attorney to join our team as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) in the Civil Division. The USAO handles a wide variety of challenging and impactful criminal and civil cases and has responsibility for the region covering 28 countries in roughly the eastern one-third of the state. The USAO has its main office in Milwaukee and a branch office in Green Bay. This position will be located in the Milwaukee office. Civil Division AUSAs are responsible for prosecuting and defending civil cases on behalf of the federal government and its employees. Civil Division AUSAs investigate and litigate fraud cases, including healthcare, public benefits, and procurement fraud, enforce civil rights laws, and seek civil penalties against individuals and companies for violating statutes like the Controlled Substances Act. Civil Division AUSAs also defend federal agencies in a wide variety of civil actions, including cases involving immigration matters, employment discrimination, torts (personal injuries and medical malpractice), constitutional claims, and bankruptcy matters. This position will focus on representing the United States in civil immigration matters, such as defending habeas corpus, mandamus, and Administrative Procedure Act matters. The position will also handle other civil matters as assigned based on office needs and workload. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. Requirements Conditions of employment 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. You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required. This is a term position not-to-exceed 09/30/2029. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition. Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in an office environment as well as demonstrate analytical ability, good judgment, and excellent communication and litigation skills. Successful candidates should have a strong academic background, possess superior oral and written communication skills, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have demonstrated the capacity to work effectively with a team as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously. Successful candidates should also possess the knowledge and ability to use computers and computer applications in performing day-to-day work tasks. Applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and highly professional manner with other attorneys, professional support staff, client agency representatives, law enforcement officers/investigators, opposing counsel, and court staff. Please submit a cover letter and writing sample (not to exceed 20 pages) with all applications. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Education Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree Additional information Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $80,262 to $197,100 which includes 22.42% locality pay. Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. * * * This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information. Travel: Occasional Travel is required for this position. Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. Political Appointees (Current and Former): Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.