Assistant United States Attorney

This position is located in Reno, Nevada.

For more information regarding the district, please visit: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nv Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Civil Division represent the United States in a broad range of cases involving significant and complex issues including tort actions under the Federal Tort Claims Act (medical malpractice, premises liability, vehicle accidents, etc.), constitutional tort claims against federal employees, employment litigation, bankruptcy, review of agency decisions under the Administrative Procedures Act, immigration, and others. Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Civil Division are active at both the trial and appellate levels. Day-to-day responsibilities include working with client agencies to gather information, taking depositions, written discovery, working with experts, negotiating for settlement, engaging in motions practice, trying cases, and writing and arguing appeals.

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. Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
The Preferred candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of federal litigation experience. The preferred candidate must have experience taking and defending depositions of lay and expert witnesses. The preferred candidate must also have experience working with expert witnesses, including locating expert witnesses, and preparing expert witness disclosures.

Candidates should have an outstanding academic record and litigation experience. Candidates should have excellent legal research and writing skills. In addition, candidates should demonstrate a strong ability to communicate effectively with courts, colleagues, opposing counsel and others. Candidates should also have significant computer and computer software literacy.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.