Assistant United States Attorney
About the role
The United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California (USAO) is one of the largest and most impactful in the nation, serving nearly 20 million people in seven counties. The Office enforces the laws and defends the interests of the United States through three primary litigating Divisions: Criminal, National Security, and Civil. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.
Responsibilities
- Represent the United States at both the trial and appellate levels.
- Work in five sections: Complex and Defensive Litigation, Civil Fraud, Civil Rights, Tax and Bankruptcy, and Civil Appeals.
- Show strong work ethic, a solution-oriented mindset, excellent research and writing skills, and strong oral advocacy skills.
- Show a strong and demonstrated commitment to public service, attention to detail, exercise sound judgment, and show integrity and honesty in following Department of Justice and United States Attorney's Office policies.
Qualifications
- A J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
- Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
- United States citizenship is required.
Benefits
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.
Pay
Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The following years of experience as a licensed attorney or law clerk determined the AD grade:
- AD-21: 0-2 years
- AD-23: 3-4 years
- AD-25: 5 years
- AD-26: 6 years
- AD-27: 7 years
- AD-28: 8 years
- AD-29: 9 plus years
Other Benefits
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.
Application Process
This is an open continuous announcement that is intended to continually solicit applications in order to fill immediate and future vacancies. Vacant positions may or may not be available at the time of application. Applications will be reviewed and referred as vacancies occur and will only remain active for seven (5) months from the date of submission. Applicants will be notified when their applications have been reviewed/referred for further consideration.
EEO Statement/Policy
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.