What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant United States Attorney - Affirmative Civil Enforcement (Ace) position at District of Hawaii?
The mission of the United States Attorney's Office, District of Hawaii, is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The District seeks attorneys who have outstanding legal ability, excellent writing skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, high moral character, and mature judgment. Litigation experience, including trial experience, is strongly preferred. Experience in federal court also is preferred.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
The attorney selected for this position will primarily be assigned to the Affirmative Civil Enforcement ("ACE") unit, representing the United States' interests by investigating and bringing affirmative civil actions, including under the False Claims Act, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Controlled Substances Act, and other statutes and common law causes of action.
Cases are assigned based on workload, interest, and the needs of the office, thus the AUSA may have a mix of affirmative and defensive cases.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
The ideal AUSA is comfortable with being flexible, can manage cases independently, works well with others, learns quickly, and has strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. Trial experience is a plus.
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) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The District seeks attorneys who have outstanding legal ability, excellent writing skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, high moral character, and mature judgment. Litigation experience, including trial experience, is strongly preferred. Experience in federal court also is preferred.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Responsibilities:
The Civil Division is looking for a well-rounded civil litigator who is experienced in both affirmative and defensive cases. Civil Assistant United States Attorneys ("AUSAs") defend the federal government, its agencies, and employees in a wide variety of cases, including personal injury, employment discrimination, constitutional violations, and immigration matters. Civil AUSAs also bring claims on behalf of the United States for fraud, breach of contract, civil rights violations, and other matters. AUSAs appear in the District of Hawaii, Bankruptcy Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.The attorney selected for this position will primarily be assigned to the Affirmative Civil Enforcement ("ACE") unit, representing the United States' interests by investigating and bringing affirmative civil actions, including under the False Claims Act, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Controlled Substances Act, and other statutes and common law causes of action.
Cases are assigned based on workload, interest, and the needs of the office, thus the AUSA may have a mix of affirmative and defensive cases.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
The ideal AUSA is comfortable with being flexible, can manage cases independently, works well with others, learns quickly, and has strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. Trial experience is a plus.
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.
Salary : $79,469