Assistant United States Attorney

Created at: January 14, 2025 01:21

Company: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Location: Omaha, NE, 68101

Job Description:

In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office 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 This position is located in Omaha, Nebraska
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have demonstrated litigation experience in defensive civil matters, including, but not limited to, the following practice areas: immigration, employment, personal injury / tort, bankruptcy, and social security. The ideal candidate will have excellent legal research and writing capabilities, as this position requires considerable practice in those areas. Moreover, the ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in civil practice and procedure, in contested litigation and mediation. The ideal candidate must possess quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. The ideal candidate should also have well developed computer skills in automated research, electronic court fi ling, email and word processing systems and software, and document management platforms, and elitigation tools, such as Eclipse, Everlaw, and NetDocuments. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) prosecutes federal offenses and defends and prosecutes the U.S. Government's interest in civil cases. The USAO for the District of Nebraska covers all counties in the State of Nebraska. The headquarters office is located in Omaha, Nebraska with a branch office located in Lincoln, Nebraska. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nebraska is currently recruiting for an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division. The Civil Division is responsible for both defending the interests of the Federal Government in defensive litigation and for investigating and prosecuting affirmative civil cases for damages due to fraud upon the Federal Government and civil monetary penalties for violations of federal program regulations. The defensive caseload of the Civil Division is wide-ranging and includes, but is not limited to, immigration litigation, employment litigation, tort litigation, bankruptcy, social security matters, and defense of agency programs. The affirmative caseload of the Civil Division includes fraud cases brought under the False Claims Act and other statutes. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. This position will require a demonstrated ability to research complex legal issues and draft legal documents related to those issues. This is a permanent position; however, all initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month(temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. These positions are open to any United States citizen to apply. 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.


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