Civil Assistant Attorney General Recruitment 2022: American Samoa Government invited for the post of Civil Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Legal Affairs – Office of the Attorney General. The salary for Civil Assistant Attorney General is $60,000 – $65,000 per annum. Education Qualification for the post is Law Degree.
| Location | Pago Pago, American Samoa |
| Job Type | American Samoa Jobs |
| Career Level | Mid-career (2+ years of experience) |
| Education | Law Degree |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Positions | Open |
| Compensation | Salary + Housing Benefits + Moving Stipend |
About Civil Assistant Attorney General:
Do you want to practice law on a tropical island that remains free of COVID-19? Do you want to gain significant legal experience in a U.S. Territory? Do you want to experience a unique culture in the South Pacific? Do you want to wear flip-flops to court?
American Samoa is a U.S. Territory, located approximately six hours from the State of Hawaii, with an approximate population of 55,000. The Territory follows U.S. federal law as well as local territorial law. The Office of the Attorney General is responsible for representing the Territory in both Civil and Criminal legal matters. Our Civil Division provides both general counsels to government departments and representation in litigation. Our Criminal Division prosecutes all crimes in the Territory, from traffic violations to major felonies. Our attorneys enjoy a relaxed, casual environment in a beautiful tropical setting.
The Office of the Attorney General in American Samoa is currently accepting resumes for the following Assistant Attorney General positions within our Civil and Criminal Divisions:
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate and Bachelor’s Degree required
- Member in good standing of a state bar in the United States
- Minimum of 2 years of experience of demonstrated increasing responsibilities with additional experience preferred
- Commitment to high-quality legal work
- Must be well-organized with good analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and able to work in a team environment
- Self-starter with proven experience as a member of litigation or prosecutorial team
- Demonstrated case analysis ability a must
Additional Qualifications for Civil Division positions:
- Significant substantive and procedural motion practice, including in a judicial clerkship
- Strong and successful legal research and writing skills
- Record of proven negotiation and settlement skills
- Ability to budget costs and calculate exposure with substantive and procedural legal knowledge
- Client-focused and client-relation skills required
CIVIL DIVISION:
We are recruiting individuals with experience in the following areas:
- Civil Litigation
- Employment Law
- Workers Compensation Defense
- Personal Injury Defense
- Medical Malpractice Defense
- Real Estate Litigation
- Child Support enforcement
Responsibilities:
Assistant Attorneys General represent the American Samoa Government in a variety of civil matters. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required. This position is responsible for initiating and defending civil actions, which includes preparing pleadings, interviewing clients and witnesses, preparing for and conducting administrative and judicial hearings, as well as legal research and writing. The areas of practice generally include torts, contracts, civil procedures, workers’ compensation defense, appellate, constitutional, and other areas of law as needed to defend the Territory and its interests. This position also includes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Attorney General. such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Attorney General.
Official Links:
| Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Now | Click Here |
