Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) OC - Fraud and Asset Recovery

The U.S. Attorney's Office for DC serves as the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. On the local side, AUSAs assigned to Superior Court prosecute cases ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. On the federal side, AUSAs may work in one of multiple divisions, including the Criminal Division that prosecutes federal crimes, the Civil Division that defends the U.S. in Civil Suits, and the Fraud and Asset Recovery Division that seeks to recover money on behalf of the Government.

Major duties

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is accepting applications for highly motivated attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Office's new Fraud and Asset Recovery Division. This division is dedicated exclusively to representing the United States in False Claims Act and other affirmative civil cases in the District of Columbia and in appeals before the D.C. Circuit. These AUSAs will investigate and bring affirmative civil actions on behalf of the United States as a plaintiff. Case assignments will most often involve potential violations of the False Claims Act with respect to health care fraud, government contract or procurement fraud, cybersecurity fraud, and grant fraud. Assigned matters can also involve enforcement of administrative civil penalties, administrative subpoenas, conflict of interest laws, civil rights laws, civil asset forfeiture, or other affirmative civil litigation on behalf of the United States. These AUSAs will work closely with other divisions of DOJ and federal law enforcement agencies and may coordinate with criminal AUSAs and/or state prosecutors. Most False Claims Act cases are brought through qui tam actions, in which AUSAs work with whistleblowers and their counsel from case inception through trial. Job duties include independently overseeing investigations, preparing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses, marshaling evidence, coordinating with law enforcement, negotiating settlements, conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda, preparing and answering written discovery, taking and defending depositions or examinations, and representing the United States at trial and on appeal. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. A minimum of three years of post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience is required. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must have significant litigation experience, superior oral communication skills, and a demonstrated capacity to independently move multiple investigations or litigation forward simultaneously. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree