Assistant United States Attorney

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

This position will be located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for a permanent position in our Civil Division. All initial appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree The attorney filling this position will represent the United States, its agencies, and employees in civil litigation brought against the government. The case load will likely include tort actions under the Federal Tort Claims Act (premises liability, vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, etc.), Bivens based constitutional tort claims against federal employees, employment litigation, bankruptcy, review of agency decisions under the Administrative Procedures Act, etc. The attorney may handle affirmative civil litigation on behalf of the United States, including fraud, civil penalty, forfeiture, and collection cases.

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.