Summary Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. https://www.justice.gov/usao-vt The position advertised is located in Burlington, Vermont. Responsibilities Overview of the United States Attorney's Office - District of Vermont The United States Attorney's Office, District of Vermont, is located in Burlington, Vermont. The office has approximately 19 Assistant United States Attorneys and 22 support staff, which support both the criminal and civil divisions. Our office has a friendly and talented staff, an outstanding relationship with the courts, and enjoys excellent professional working relationships with partner agencies. Duties of Civil Assistant United States Attorneys The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont is seeking one highly qualified candidate to serve as an AUSA in the Civil Division. Civil Division AUSAs are responsible for representing the federal government and its agencies and employees in civil litigation in the District. Our practice is incredibly diverse, including immigration matters, torts, health care fraud, bankruptcy, environmental matters, employment discrimination, commercial litigation (including collections), and challenges to federal agency actions, among others. This position will be dedicated primarily to handling defensive litigation, though affirmative civil enforcement assignments are possible depending on the needs of the Division. Civil Division AUSAs handle their matters with high levels of independence at both the trial and appellate levels, taking depositions, preparing and answering interrogatories and other discovery requests, negotiating settlements, engaging in motion practice, trying cases, and writing and arguing appeals. Responsibilities are assigned commensurate with experience and will increase in complexity as the AUSA progresses. The ideal candidate will have excellent research and writing skills, be able to learn new substantive areas of law quickly, and have the ability to assume primary responsibility for his or her own cases. Our team of six civil attorneys takes pride in the quality of our work and enjoys a collegial and collaborative environment. 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 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. Proof of active bar membership in good standing is required. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must also have litigation experience, excellent writing skills, superior oral communication skills, and a demonstrated capacity to function in a highly demanding environment with minimal guidance. 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 $75,448 to $195,100 which includes 19.45% locality pay. Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; 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 - You may be expected to travel for the position. Type of Position: All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14 month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. 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: 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.
