If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla This position is located in New Orleans, LA.
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 must have a demonstrated ability to function as a civil litigator, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. Applicants also must demonstrate: the ability to quickly, accurately, and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case; superior oral and writing skills; strong research and interpersonal skills; good judgment; excellent communication and courtroom skills; and the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
The Civil Division of the United States Attorney's Office is currently accepting applications from attorneys who have a strong civil-litigation background for the position. This position primarily involves representing the United States and its agencies and employees in litigation brought against the government in a wide variety of subject matters. The case-load includes employment litigation (Title VII, ADEA, Rehabilitation Act, ADA, etc.); Federal Tort Claims Act litigation (premises liability, vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, etc.); statutory and constitutional challenges to government programs and regulations; Administrative Procedure Act challenges to agency decisions; constitutional challenges to federal statutes; Bivens civil rights suits against federal officers and employees; collections; bankruptcy; and challenges to land management decisions under a variety of federal land management statutes. While the primary focus of this position will be defensive litigation, the attorney filling this position may also have the opportunity to handle affirmative civil litigation. The affirmative case-load could include environmental enforcement actions, claims asserted under the False Claims act, common law tort claims, and actions to impose or collect monetary penalties. 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.