Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) - Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE)

⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠The Northern District of Alabama is currently seeking one attorney for a permanent Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in our Civil Division. This position will predominantly pursue affirmative claims on behalf of the government but may also represent the United States, its agencies, and employees in civil litigation brought against the government.

This position is located in the main office in Birmingham.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree by Enter on Duty (EOD) date. The attorney filling this position will predominantly pursue affirmative claims on behalf of the government. These matters often involve potential violations of the False Claims Act with respect to health care fraud, government contract or procurement fraud, cybersecurity fraud, and grant fraud. Many False Claims Act cases are brought through qui tam actions, in which the attorney will work with whistleblowers and their counsel from case inception through trial. Job duties include independently overseeing investigations, preparing subpoenas, interviewing witnesses, marshaling evidence, coordinating with law enforcement, negotiating settlements, conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda, preparing and answering written discovery, taking and defending depositions or examinations, and representing the United States at trial. The attorney may also represent the United States, its agencies, and employees in civil litigation brought against the government.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

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. 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:

1. Strong legal research and writing skills
2. Prior civil litigative experience
3. The ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys
4. A demonstrated capacity to independently move multiple investigations or litigation forward simultaneously and
5. A demonstrated commitment to public service

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