Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) - Bankruptcy
What you'd do
The Northern District of Alabama is currently seeking one attorney for a permanent Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in our Civil Division. This position is located in the main office in Birmingham. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Candidates who are only interested in general Civil practice should consider applying to vacancy 26-ALN-13007736-AUSA, available at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/876622500.
Major duties
The attorney filling this position will be primarily responsible for litigation before federal bankruptcy courts in the district. This litigation generally involves representation of federal agency creditors in Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 proceedings under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and in adversary proceedings. Creditor agencies include the Internal Revenue Service, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of Education. The Bankruptcy AUSA is assigned cases to litigate from inception to completion as the sole attorney representing those federal agencies in bankruptcy court, to preserve said agencies' claims to payment from the bankruptcy estate. Job duties may include conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda, preparing and answering discovery, taking and defending depositions or examinations, representing the United States in judicial proceedings. The attorney will also be responsible for enforcing and recovering civil and criminal debts owed to the United States or victims of federal crimes. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Candidates who are only interested in general Civil practice should consider applying to vacancy 26-ALN-13007736-AUSA, available at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/876622500. 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
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Strong legal research and writing skills Prior civil litigative experience The ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys, and a demonstrated commitment to public service You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
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