What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant United States Attorney (Fraud and Public Corruption) position at United States Attorneys' Offices?
Summary
The U.S. Attorney's Office for District of Minnesota is seeking to hire AUSAs to work in our Criminal Division, Fraud and Public Corruption Section.
For more information regarding the office, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn.
This position is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota is a mission-driven team of about 140 professionals, including more than 70 Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Based in the Minneapolis federal courthouse with a branch office in St. Paul, the Office is organized into four divisions, Criminal, Civil, Appellate, and Administrative. Positions with the District of Minnesota offers attorneys meaningful, high-impact work in a collaborative environment dedicated to public service.
We are seeking highly qualified and motivated attorneys to join the Fraud and Public Corruption Section of our Criminal Division as Assistant U.S. Attorneys. These positions focus on the investigation and prosecution of complex white-collar cases, including health care fraud, fraud involving taxpayer-funded programs, mail, wire, and bank fraud, money laundering, public corruption, tax offenses, and other financial and civil-rights crimes. Selected candidates will work closely with experienced prosecutors, auditors, and investigative partners on matters that directly protect and strengthen our communities.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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.
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Conditions of employment
Required Qualifications:
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
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 $83,672 to $197,100 which includes 27.62% locality pay.
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 may be authorized.
Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment expenses may be authorized.
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This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.
Travel: Occasional travel is required, generally no more than 1 to 5 nights of travel per month.
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.
Political Appointees (Current and Former): Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for District of Minnesota is seeking to hire AUSAs to work in our Criminal Division, Fraud and Public Corruption Section.
For more information regarding the office, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn.
This position is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Duties
Help
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota is a mission-driven team of about 140 professionals, including more than 70 Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Based in the Minneapolis federal courthouse with a branch office in St. Paul, the Office is organized into four divisions, Criminal, Civil, Appellate, and Administrative. Positions with the District of Minnesota offers attorneys meaningful, high-impact work in a collaborative environment dedicated to public service.
We are seeking highly qualified and motivated attorneys to join the Fraud and Public Corruption Section of our Criminal Division as Assistant U.S. Attorneys. These positions focus on the investigation and prosecution of complex white-collar cases, including health care fraud, fraud involving taxpayer-funded programs, mail, wire, and bank fraud, money laundering, public corruption, tax offenses, and other financial and civil-rights crimes. Selected candidates will work closely with experienced prosecutors, auditors, and investigative partners on matters that directly protect and strengthen our communities.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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
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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.
Required Qualifications:
- Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
- United States citizenship is required.
- You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
- Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
- 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 meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
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 $83,672 to $197,100 which includes 27.62% locality pay.
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 may be authorized.
Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment expenses may be authorized.
* * *
This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.
Travel: Occasional travel is required, generally no more than 1 to 5 nights of travel per month.
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.
Political Appointees (Current and Former): Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Help
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Salary : $83,672 - $197,100