Job Summary

The Western District of Kentucky covers 53 western counties in Kentucky. The main office is in Louisville, Kentucky, with staffed offices in Bowling Green and Paducah and an unstaffed office in Owensboro. The office presently has 42 attorneys and 38 support staff. The office seeks to maintain the highest standards of excellence in the enforcement of federal laws and the representation of the United States. This position is located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Job Description

This is a Term Appointment Not-to-Exceed three (3) years or 9/30/2029. However, it may be extended or made permanent without further competition. Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least two (2) years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. If not a member of the Kentucky Bar, a successful applicant is encouraged to become a member of the Kentucky Bar within a reasonable period of time. United States citizenship is required. Preferred qualifications: The ideal candidate will have an outstanding academic record and will have experience in civil litigation, including a record of handling cases from initial filing through discovery, dispositive motions, and trial or appeal. Ideal candidates should have a background in civil defensive and/or commercial litigation experience with experience in the preparation and trial of complex cases. Candidates should possess strong legal research and writing ability; strong courtroom skills; superior organizational skills; excellent communication skills; and computer literacy skills. Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and shall be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment 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.