Job title: Assistant United States Attorney
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: Summary
This position is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The mission of the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii, is to investigate and prosecute federal crimes, to defend the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and to pursue affirmative civil litigation in a manner that is just and consistent with the priorities established by the Attorney General of the United States.
Overview
- Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
11/21/2023 to 12/12/2023
Salary
$77,381 – $183,400 per year
Please refer to the Additional Information section for more information on salary.
Pay scale & grade
AD 21
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent –
Work schedule
Full-time –
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
29
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
24-HI-12196872-AUSA01
Control number
761907500
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All United States Citizens and Nationals
Duties
If selected for this position, the AUSA will primarily defend the federal government, its agencies, and employees in a range of subject matters, including medical malpractice, employment discrimination, civil rights violations, and environmental matters. Typical work assignments will include:
- The attorney will represent federal interests in bankruptcy court and state court foreclosure actions.
- The attorney will handle investigation and prosecution of affirmative civil cases, including under the False Claims Act, to obtain damages and civil monetary penalties for fraud committed upon federal programs and contracts.
- The attorney will engage in all aspects of litigation, including case development, filing affirmative pleadings, motions practice, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial.
- The attorney will work with complex statutes and regulations, engage in a collaborate environment, and will manage a variety of cases at once.
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.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
- You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
- J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
- Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants should possess superior oral and written communication skills, legal research skills, excellent analytical ability, good judgment, courtroom skills, appellate litigation experience, and a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. In addition, applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
AUSAs receive training by the U.S. Department of Justice and by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Education
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Additional information
Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney’s pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $77,381 to $183,400 which includes 21.17% locality pay and a cost of living allowance (COLA) of 9.28%.
Maximum pay with locality and COLA is limited to $183,400 in 2023. For additional details on cost of living allowances (COLA), please refer to the OPM website .
Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
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Travel: Occasional travel both within and outside the district as necessary.
Type of Position: All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14 month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Diversity Statement: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney’s Offices, visit
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Expected salary: $77381 – 183400 per year
Location: Honolulu, HI
Job date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:08:51 GMT
