Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Alexandria, VAFull-time$66–171K/yrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$66–171K/yr
Location
Alexandria, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bar MembershipTop Secret clearanceDoctorate

Job overview

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys is hiring an Assistant United States Attorney (Civil). The role offers an exciting and challenging career as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division, where the attorney will defend the United States' interests in a wide range of civil cases, handling trials and appellate matters while working in a dedicated team at the Department of Justice.

Key focus areas include Represent the United States in trial and appellate courts for civil and federal litigation, Defend the United States' interests in civil cases involving employment discrimination, tort law, immigration, constitutional issues, and FOIA, and Handle a diverse caseload including bankruptcy, civil rights, commercial, environmental, fraud, medical malpractice, patent, tax, and social security matters.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

J.D. DegreeBar MembershipUnited States CitizenshipTop Secret Security ClearanceDirect Experience Litigating Civil CasesFederal Judicial Clerkship

Full job description

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. For more information, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html Additional selections may be made at a later time. Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) United States citizenship is required. Note: Proof of Bar Membership must be uploaded as supporting documentation or reflected within your resume. Preferred Qualifications: Direct experience litigating civil cases in the federal courts and/or a federal judicial clerkship is desired. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney; an opportunity to work on their own caseload and handle their own trials. Working in the Civil Division, Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) represent the United States' interest in the trial and appellate courts for a wide variety of federal and state litigation, including bankruptcy, civil rights, commercial, constitutional, employment, environmental, federal program, fraud, immigration, medical malpractice, patent, prisoner, social security, summons enforcement, tax, and general tort cases. The attorney selected for this position primarily will work in the General Litigation Unit of the Civil Division and will focus on defending the United States' interests in civil cases and matters involving employment discrimination allegations, tort law, immigration law, the Constitution, the Administrative Procedure Act, and FOIA, among others. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Security clearance required: Top Secret

Education Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

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