As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Southern District of Indiana, you will have the privilege to do the important work of the people you serve and the Constitution you will be sworn to protect and defend. Many have said that being an AUSA is the best job you can do with a law degree. This posting seeks applicants to lead the U.S. Attorney's Office's (USAO) e-discovery practice in both our Civil and Criminal Divisions.
Summary
As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Southern District of Indiana, you will have the privilege to do the important work of the people you serve and the Constitution you will be sworn to protect and defend. Many have said that being an AUSA is the best job you can do with a law degree. This posting seeks applicants to lead the U.S. Attorney's Office's (USAO) e-discovery practice in both our Civil and Criminal Divisions.
The USAO serves as the federal government's principal litigator in the Southern District of Indiana. As an AUSA, you will be part of the backbone of the Department of Justice, indispensable in carrying out our mission to uphold the law, keep our country safe, protect civil rights, and represent the United States in court.
AUSAs in the USAO's Criminal Division prosecute federal crimes in the district, while those in the Civil Division defend the federal government in litigation and pursue civil claims on behalf of the government when appropriate.
E-discovery is fundamental to both the Criminal and Civil Divisions, and effectively managing e-discovery matters is critical to the USAO's success in serving the public. Recognizing this, the Department of Justice has allotted resources to focus specifically on e-discovery matters, including by creating this AUSA position to lead the USAO's efforts in this area.
As E-Discovery AUSA, you will manage discovery for the Criminal and Civil Divisions. Because this is a new position, you will be involved in developing processes and procedures to ensure effective intake, review, and production of discovery material, and will provide guidance and support to litigators on discovery matters. In so doing, you will supervise litigation support specialists and work closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement and federal client agencies.
Our office has an outstanding team of attorneys and support professionals dedicated to working together in pursuit of our vital mission. We tailor our training, mentorship, and development programs to fit the needs of each attorney as they join our office. At least one year of legal experience is required, unless you are applying through the Department of Justice's Honors Program. Significant experience with electronically stored information, complex discovery practice, and discovery management software is strongly preferred.
You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) 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.
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.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Evaluation Method:
Once your complete application package is received, it will be reviewed to ensure you meet all job requirements. A panel of Assistant United States Attorneys will then review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview. You will be notified if selected for an interview.
Veterans' Preference:
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring.Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must indicate their preference on their resume and cover letter and they must submit supporting documentation (e.g., DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) which verifies their eligibility for preference. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).
Reasonable Accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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.
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
This is an open continuous announcement to fill current and future AUSA vacancies as needed. Positions are open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The filling of positions is subject to the availability of funds
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to USAINS.Applicant@usdoj.gov.
Please do not include a writing sample at the initial stage of the hiring process. Please indicate which location is preferred in the subject line and include the job announcement number.
For questions about this vacancy or the hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Officer, Kristen Greenwood, at Kristen.Greenwood@usdoj.gov.
Southern District of Indiana
10 West Market Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
US
Next steps
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation, to include a credit and tax checks, and a drug test by urinalysis. We expect to make a final job offer within 30 days after the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
This is an open continuous announcement to fill current and future AUSA vacancies as needed. Positions are open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The filling of positions is subject to the availability of funds
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to USAINS.Applicant@usdoj.gov.
Please do not include a writing sample at the initial stage of the hiring process. Please indicate which location is preferred in the subject line and include the job announcement number.
For questions about this vacancy or the hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Officer, Kristen Greenwood, at Kristen.Greenwood@usdoj.gov.
Southern District of Indiana
10 West Market Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
US
Next steps
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation, to include a credit and tax checks, and a drug test by urinalysis. We expect to make a final job offer within 30 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
