Assistant United States Attorney-Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Open Continuous

Summary The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (DC) is unique in the size and the scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. On the local side, AUSAs assigned to the Superior Court Division prosecute cases ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. On the federal side, AUSAs assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute federal crimes. The Civil Division further advances the interests of the U.S. in civil suits brought in the DC. Responsibilities The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is accepting applications for highly motivated attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) working on Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) matters in the Office's Civil Division. ACE AUSAs investigate and bring affirmative civil actions on behalf of the United States. These matters often involve potential violations of the False Claims Act with respect to health care fraud, government contract...