Special Assistant United States Attorney - Washington, United States - US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
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Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Duties:


The Civil Division does not have formal subcomponents, so Civil AUSA's may be assigned all types of cases and may remain responsible for all proceedings in their assigned cases from inception until final resolution, including trial and appeals.


Approximately eighty percent of the Civil Division's defensive case docket consists of cases brought under the Freedom of Information Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the federal employment discrimination laws, and the immigration laws.

Other kinds of defensive cases, including Federal Tort Claims Act cases and Privacy Act cases, account for smaller percentages.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia~

This position is a temporary, not-to-exceed 1 year. It may be extended without further competition.


Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
  • You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
  • J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
  • Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.

Qualifications:


Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)- United States citizenship is required.

  • You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
  • Department of Justice Policies connected disabilities or receipt of nonserviceconnected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent serviceconnected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more)

Education:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree


Additional information:


Salary Information:
None - This is an uncompensated position.


Benefits:
This is a temporary, uncompensated, position which offers no benefits.


Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.


Travel:
No travel required.

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Type of Position:This is a temporary position not-to-exceed 1 year. This position may be extended without further competition.
  • Note: Employees of the Department of Justice, including _uncompensated_ _Special Assistant United States Attorneys, may not engage in the compensated practice of law outside the office. Attorneys are not eligible to serve as uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys if they have had an employment offer deferred by a law firm and received a payment for the period of their deferral with the expectation of future employment with the law firm, or if they will receive any payment from a law firm during their unpaid employment with the Department of Justice. In addition, contractors, including employees of contractors who do business with the Department of Justice, and who also are attorneys, are not eligible to serve as uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys.
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Diversity Statement:As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
  • Benefits
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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete.

  • Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position
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