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Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Posted 62 days ago
About the Role
The Northern District of Alabama is currently seeking one attorney for a permanent Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in our Civil Division. This position is located in the main office in Birmingham. Candidates who are interested in Bankruptcy practice should consider applying to vacancy 26-ALN-13007765-AUSA, available at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/876622300. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
What You'll Do
- →The attorney filling this position will represent the United States, its agencies, and employees predominantly in civil litigation brought by or against the government.
- →The attorney may handle a variety of cases including: actions under the Federal Tort Claims Act (premises liability, vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, etc.), constitutional tort claims against federal employees, general employment litigation, and litigation filed by federal prisoners and immigration detainees.
- →The attorney may also pursue affirmative claims on behalf of the government.
- →Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
- →Candidates who are interested in Bankruptcy practice should consider applying to vacancy 26-ALN-13007765-AUSA, available at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/876622300.
- →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
- ✓Applicants must possess a J.D.
- ✓Degree by Enter on Duty (EOD) date.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 1fa8c000-654f-4a74-be16-1cfacb821e56
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