Assistant United States Attorney - Civil Division

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys • Tulsa, OK • 2d ago

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. This position is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Responsibilities We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence. 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. These AUSAs are active at both the trial and appellate levels, taking depositions, preparing and responding to discovery, negotiating settlements, engaging in motions practice, trying cases, drafting appellate briefs, and arguing cases before appellate court judges. The attorney selected for this position will handle a wide variety of civil cases involving, for example: defensive torts (property damage and personal injury, such as medical malpractice); Bivens claims; employment discrimination; land condemnations; foreclosures; defensive environmental claims; affirmative civil enforcement; challenges to agency actions (APA); and bankruptcy. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Security Requirements: The initial appointment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, as well as 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 they are 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 Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to function effectively with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Successful applicants must demonstrate superior research and writing skills, including identifying issues, developing arguments, and presenting counterarguments. Applicants must be comfortable processing, utilizing, and comprehending large electronically stored discovery records. Successful applicants must demonstrate the ability to make critical decisions that will successfully position the United States for an optimal outcome in litigation. Applicants should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and professionally with the court, opposing counsel, and client agencies. Applicants must possess a keen attention to detail and accuracy to present issues, arguments, and evidence with a high degree of professionalism. Successful candidates should also possess computer literacy skills, including experience in automated research, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail, and word processing systems and software. 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 $79,440 to $193,394. Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, among other things, 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. 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 with and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any potential conflicts of interest related to 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.

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