Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

About the role

The United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida (MDFL), is seeking to hire an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) to serve in the Civil Division in the Fort Myers Office. The applicant selected will represent the U.S. Government as an AUSA on a wide range of unique and complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Represent the U.S. Government on a wide range of unique and complex cases.
• Work on assignments that increase in complexity as training and experience progress.

Requirements

The MDFL is headquartered in Tampa and has branch offices in Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers and Ocala. This position will be filled in Fort Myers, Florida.

Additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements.
• Must be a United States citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Some litigation experience, preferably at least three years.
• Computer literacy.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Strong character and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.
• A strong commitment to public service.

Education

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree by Enter on Duty (EOD) date.

Additional information

• Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. Range: $76,748 to $197,100 which includes 17.06% locality pay.
• 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.

Application Package

• Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire.
• Required: Your resume cannot exceed two pages - you will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration if your resume exceeds two pages.
• Required - Cover Letter.
• Required - Writing Sample.
• If applicable, To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation.