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NOTE: The announcement number (08-EDCA-09A) must be listed on the application or it will not be considered.
NOTE: This announcement is to fill one position. However, based on the staffing needs of the office, additional selections may be made from this announcement.
NOTE: Assistant United States Attorneys’ pay is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The current recruiting range of basic pay is $51,328 to $135,851 including locality pay.
The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division, Defense Litigation Unit.
Major Duties
Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney: an opportunity to work on some of the most significant, complex, and visible cases being litigated today.The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division, Defense Litigation Unit.The mission of the Defense Litigation Unit is to represent the United States and its agencies and employees in a wide variety of trial and appellate cases. The case load includes defense of employment discrimination cases; medical malpractice, premises liability and other tort litigation; statutory and constitutional challenges to government programs; land management decisions challenged under NEPA and other environmental statutes; Administrative Procedure Act cases; and Bivens civil rights suits.How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to the United States Attorney’s Office, ATTN: Carolyn Delaney, 501 I Street, Suite 10-100, Sacramento, CA 95814. Applications should be postmarked no later than July 1, 2008. Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement (08-EDCA-09A) on your resume.
*NOTE: NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Contact Information:
Martha Bryant
Phone: (916) 554-2700
TDD: (916) 554-2855
Or write:
Department Of Justice, U.S. Attorneys Office
501 I Street, Suite 10-100
ATTN: Carolyn Delaney
Sacramento, CA 95814
USA
What To Expect Next:
Supervisors will contact individuals in whom they are interested to arrange an interview. All applicants will receive a decision letter once the vacancies are filled.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). Ideal qualifications include at least 3-5 years of experience litigating cases in federal courts, with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trial, and appeals.
Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal supervision in a highly demanding environment, exceptional brief writing and oral advocacy skills, excellent analytical ability, and good judgment. In addition, applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, paralegals, support staff and client agencies.
Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must be computer literate and adept at learning new programs.
Specialized Education:You must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test by urinalysis before you can be appointed into this position.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Occasional travel will be required.
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| Employer: Department Of Justice | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Bell | |
| Experience:Any | State: California | |
| Education: Any | Zip Code:90201 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 51,328.00 - 135,851.00 USD per yearAssistant United States Attorneys’ pay is administratively determined, based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience.
Benefits
A Benefits Package is authorized for this position. Additional information about Federal benefits can be obtained at http://www.usajobs.gov/ei61.asp.
Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized.
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