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Assistant United States Attorney Civil
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Posted 41 days ago
About the Role
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. We strive to maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence. https://www.justice.gov/usao-mt
What You'll Do
- →Attorney's Office (USAO) for the District of Montana litigates all cases on behalf of the United States.
- →Its primary role is to prosecute federal crimes and defend federal agencies.
- →The Montana USAO has offices in Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, and Missoula.
- →The Civil Division handles a wide array of cases at both the trial and appellate levels: If you want to get into court and practice at the highest level, this is the job for you.
- →Cases can involve medical malpractice, endangered species, oil spills, civil rights, immigration, police pursuits, Native American relations, public lands access, wrongful death, employment discrimination, and the full panoply of constitutional issues.
- →Our office places a high value on diversity of experience and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities.
- →The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S.
- →Attorney (AUSA).
- →The successful applicant will represent the U.S.
- →Government in court on a wide range of unique and complex cases in the District of Montana.
- →This position will focus on defensive civil litigation, including all contested case hearings (motions to dismiss and for summary judgment), trials (bench and jury), and Ninth Circuit appellate arguments in the types of cases referenced above.
- →Most often, civil cases involve torts, employment, administrative law (including environmental), Bivens, public lands, civil rights, and constitutional causes of action.
- →Our practice covers every aspect of civil litigation from the time the case is filed, through pre-trial planning, discovery, pretrial motions, trial, and appeal.
- →The position may be located in the Missoula, Helena, or Billings offices.
Requirements
- ✓Applicants must possess a J.D.
Personality Fit
Job ID: d43e26e1-094a-4369-ae66-b7708b356e59
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