For more information on the Department of Justice, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html For more information on the United States Attorney's Office, District of Colorado, visit http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/co/ As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This is a term appointment not-to-exceed 9/30/2026 . This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition. This position is located in Denver, Colorado.
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. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in federal litigation, ideally in the area of fraud prosecution and demonstrate an ability to perform the above noted duties in an outstanding manner. The preferred candidate will demonstrate a quick analytical ability to articulate the critical issues accurately and precisely in a case. The preferred candidate will demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills and good judgment. The preferred candidate will possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and agency partners. The preferred candidate will have significant computer and computer software literacy. The preferred candidate should have the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment while balancing a high case load. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado is currently seeking exceptional, experienced attorneys to join the Criminal Division, Economic Crimes Section, as a TERM Assistant United States Attorney investigating and prosecuting fraud against Coronavirus (COVID-19) Aid. Combatting COVID-19 fraud is a top priority of the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Office. This AUSA will investigate and prosecute fraud arising from federal government pandemic response programs, including but not limited to Small Business Administration (SBA) fraud, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Programs, Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), unemployment insurance fraud, COVID-19 testing fraud, and other pandemic-related fraud matters. The TERM AUSA will be assigned to and support the District's COVID Strike Force, a working group comprised of AUSAs and law enforcement agents from various agencies to determine indicators of COVID-19 fraud and prosecute those matters criminally. Candidates should be capable of handling a variety of significant and complex legal issues related to the successful prosecution of these cases. 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.