Assistant United States Attorney (Civil Fraud)
What you'd do
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota seeks a highly motivated litigator to work as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Civil Fraud section of the Civil Division. This position is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Major duties
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota seeks a highly motivated litigator to work as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Civil Fraud section of the Civil Division. While the Civil Division handles a wide range of cases, this position is focused on Civil Fraud work under the federal False Claims Act and other affirmative civil enforcement. It may also require case handling in other civil areas based on the needs of the Office, but the core day-to-day responsibilities in this position will be Civil Fraud. The work encompasses affirmative Civil Fraud enforcement on behalf of the federal government in a range of substantive areas including healthcare, defense procurement, environmental, and other federal program fraud. In this position, the AUSA will identify, investigate, and litigate to combat federal program fraud and return fraudulently obtained funds to the United States of America. This unique opportunity entails continuously learning about different federal programs and their legal underpinnings, interacting with many state and federal government agencies, learning about and engaging with a wide variety of regulated entities, and interacting with whistleblowers. AUSAs conduct pre-trial investigations and handle all aspects of civil litigation, including taking and defending depositions, propounding and answering discovery, engaging in motions practice, trying cases, negotiating settlements, drafting appellate briefs, and arguing cases before appellate court judges. AUSAs are expected to work independently and in teams with other AUSAs and federal government agencies. In all matters, it is our mission to represent the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner. For all Civil Division AUSAs, 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.
What you need to qualify
The most qualified applicant will have some civil litigation experience, including taking depositions, drafting and arguing complex motions, and appearing in court. Trial experience is helpful but not required. The applicant must be motivated to learn and interested in handling large, complex investigations, to include: the ability to work with lawyers, agents, and witnesses; writing subpoenas, complex investigative work, intake and review of large volumes of data, analyzing case theories, negotiation involving numerous parties, and more traditional litigation in court. The following attributes are key to success in this role: a strong work ethic, the drive to do excellent work, the motivation to move multiple large matters forward at once, the ability to problem-solve, the ability to work independently (with training), and a high degree of integrity, discretion, and humility. Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have experience involving two or more of the following: Experience prosecuting complex and long-term investigations. Experience litigating cases in federal or state courts, with substantial responsibility for all aspects of investigation, discovery, and trial. History of managing numerous ongoing matters. Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills. Applicants must also demonstrate the following: Desire to work as an AUSA in the District of Minnesota Commitment to excellence, strong work ethic, and drive, which may be demonstrated through successful teamwork, leadership, obstacles overcome, and personal, academic, and professional achievement. Quick analytical ability and the facility to articulate the critical issues accurately and precisely in a case. Excellent communication and courtroom skills, as well as the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and partner law enforcement agencies. Capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment and be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
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