Assistant United States Attorney (Civil) Location: Ft. Myers
Closing Date: 05/03/2022
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/649595500
If you have questions, contact Deputy Chief Yohance Pettis at yohance.pettis@usdoj.gov.
Duties:
The candidate selected for this vacancy will be responsible for defensive tort and employment discrimination arenas. The position offers a dynamic civil practice with a challenging mix of cases, and represents a great opportunity for an attorney seeking greater autonomy and litigation experience. The defensive tort docket includes catastrophic medical malpractice cases and other significant defensive Federal Tort Claims Act litigation. The employment discrimination docket presents an array of challenging cases that yields significant trial experience, including jury trials, to civil AUSAs. Civil AUSAs enjoy a high degree of camaraderie in a cohesive, self-supporting work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants should have excellent academic credentials and some litigation experience, preferably at least three years. Applicants also should be computer literate, possess superior oral and written communication skills, have strong character and excellent interpersonal skills, have the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment, and have a strong commitment to public service.
