Attorney supporting the US Attorney's Office

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and drafting pleadings, discovery documents and legal memoranda dealing with a variety of federal criminal and civil issues, with a particular focus on civil and criminal health care fraud prosecutions of fraud committed by health care providers against COVID-19 relief programs, as well as civil opioid matters pursued under the False Claims Act and Controlled Substances Act.

Assist AUSAs in preparing for court hearings, meetings with opposing counsel, depositions, settlement conferences, client meetings, and other events that occur in the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Litigate cases in federal district and appellate courts covering a broad spectrum of issues including civil and criminal enforcement of federal laws and defense of federal agency actions under a variety of tort, environmental, constitutional and administrative laws.

Under the supervision of AUSAs, participate in court hearings, moot courts, and other events that support the litigation work of the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum education is a JD degree.
• Bar admission is not required.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize law library resources and working knowledge of research tools.
• Demonstrated excellent legal writing skills, requires excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in common software applications.
• Up to 10 hours of overtime may be required per week.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

$63,310 - $72,805

Schedule

N/A