This announcement is to fill one position; however, depending on the needs of the office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 2-years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications: Excellent academics, significant litigation experience, civil law experience, strong legal writing skills, and a demonstrated commitment to public service. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. United States citizenship is required.
The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) opening in its Civil Division in Chicago, Illinois. The applicant selected will represent the U.S. Government as an AUSA in a wide range of defensive and affirmative civil litigation on behalf of the United States, its agencies, and its employees. The primary responsibility for this term position will be to handle civil opioid-related matters and pandemic-related health care fraud. Opioid-related civil matters may include large-scale investigations and litigation involving chain pharmacies, manufacturers, distributors, and e-commerce entities, as well as Controlled Substances Act and False Claims Act matters. Pandemic-related health care fraud may include civil fraud related to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Uninsured Program and other HRSA-funded programs, COVID test kits, the Provider Relief Fund, Medicare COVID waivers, nursing homes, and other comparable matters. 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.