Assistant United States Attorney (Financial Litigation)

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.

This position is located in New Haven, CT.
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree. The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut is seeking applications for an Assistant United States Attorney to work in the Financial Litigation Unit (FLU), a unit in the office's Civil Division. The FLU is responsible for enforcement of civil and criminal debts through a variety of remedies available exclusively to the United States. The FLU maintains a large collection caseload and has a robust pre- and post-judgment practice.

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. Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with financial discovery and analysis, debtor/creditor rights and remedies, bankruptcy, probate, and trusts and estates, is preferred. Applicants should have excellent writing and oral communication skills, strong character, dedication, work ethic, and the ability to work well with others and independently.

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.

Proof of active bar membership is required.

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