Assistant United States Attorney (Civil Appellate)

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon is seeking to fill a position as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) handling civil appellate matters, as well as assisting with research, analysis and drafting briefs on complex legal issues in District Court cases. The U.S. Attorney's Office has offices in Portland, Eugene, and Medford. This position is located in Portland.

The Civil Appellate AUSA will represent the United States in federal civil cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and will handle all aspects of affirmative and defensive appeals from civil cases arising in the District of Oregon. The civil cases include tort claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act, such as vehicle accidents and medical malpractice; constitutional tort claims against federal employees under Bivens; employment litigation; and judicial review of agency decisions under the Administrative Procedure Act. The Civil Appellate AUSA will conduct legal research, write appellate briefs, and present oral arguments on constitutional, statutory, evidentiary, and procedural matters arising in civil cases. Duties also include reviewing draft briefs written by fellow AUSAs and participating in moot courts. Aside from appellate litigation, the Civil Appellate AUSA will advise the U.S. Attorney and fellow AUSAs on developments in the law and significant legal issues; handle complex briefing and oral arguments in District Court; and consult with the Solicitor General's Office and the Civil Division of the Department of Justice regarding appeals, petitions for rehearing en banc, and litigation in the U.S. Supreme Court.

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.

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants should possess impeccable judgment and the proven ability to work independently, while also being self-aware enough to know when they need supervisory input with difficult or sensitive issues.

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