Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

Full Job Description

The US Attorney's Office, South Dakota's mission is to impartially enforce and uphold the laws of the United States.

We are committed to improving public safety, protecting the financial interests of the nation, and ensuring equal justice for all.

The district's main office is located in Sioux Falls with two branch offices located in Pierre and Rapid City. This position is located in Sioux Falls, SD. More information about the U.S.

Attorney's Office: http://www.justice.gov/usao/sd/ The USAO seeks to hire lawyers with a wide range of exceptional skills and experience, unified by intelligence, professionalism, and a sincere commitment to public service.

Financial litigation experience, superior academic record, excellent writing skills, impeccable character, demonstrated interest in public service, comfortable courtroom presence, and the ability to work with and relate to a wide variety of people are all considered.

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

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Dakota is seeking an Assistant U.S.

Attorney to work in the Civil Division's litigation unit with an emphasis on defending the federal government in cases involving torts, employment discrimination, immigration, prisoner litigation, and federal program litigation.

Other civil matters may also be assigned as the Civil Division has responsibility for a wide variety of affirmative cases, including civil rights enforcement and financial litigation.

The attorney will be responsible for handling a large and active caseload.

Good written and oral communication skills are required, as AUSAs routinely draft and file pleadings and briefs in federal court and regularly work with a variety of federal employees and agencies.

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.