U.S. Department of Justice
Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)
U.S. Department of Justice, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
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 build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development.
Duties Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Civil Division are responsible for representing the Federal Government, its agencies, and employees in civil litigation.
AUSAs defend civil actions brought against the Federal Government in areas such as torts, land disputes, employment discrimination, immigration, and constitutional torts or Bivens actions.
They are active at both the trial and appellate levels, taking depositions, preparing, and answering discovery demands, negotiating settlements, engaging in motion practice, trying cases, and writing and arguing appeals.
An AUSA may also be assigned additional duties at the discretion of the United States Attorney. Such case assignments may include, but are not limited to, civil asset forfeiture actions, and assisting criminal AUSAs with criminal forfeiture matters, enforcement of administrative subpoenas, health care fraud litigation, habeas corpus cases, actions brought under the Freedom of Information Act, actions seeking federal court review of the administrative actions of federal agencies, and the collection of debts owed to the government, including foreclosure, student loan cases, and other debts owed to the United States.
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
You must be a United States Citizen or National.
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
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.
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Duties Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Civil Division are responsible for representing the Federal Government, its agencies, and employees in civil litigation.
AUSAs defend civil actions brought against the Federal Government in areas such as torts, land disputes, employment discrimination, immigration, and constitutional torts or Bivens actions.
They are active at both the trial and appellate levels, taking depositions, preparing, and answering discovery demands, negotiating settlements, engaging in motion practice, trying cases, and writing and arguing appeals.
An AUSA may also be assigned additional duties at the discretion of the United States Attorney. Such case assignments may include, but are not limited to, civil asset forfeiture actions, and assisting criminal AUSAs with criminal forfeiture matters, enforcement of administrative subpoenas, health care fraud litigation, habeas corpus cases, actions brought under the Freedom of Information Act, actions seeking federal court review of the administrative actions of federal agencies, and the collection of debts owed to the government, including foreclosure, student loan cases, and other debts owed to the United States.
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
You must be a United States Citizen or National.
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
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.
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