Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Defend 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.
• Work on your own caseload and handle your own trials.

Requirements

• J.D. Degree, active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: J.D. Degree, active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Preferred Qualifications: Direct experience litigating civil cases in the federal courts and/or a federal judicial clerkship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Salary Information

• Pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience.

Additional information

• Salary range: $65,563 to $171,487.
• Locality pay varies based on the location selection listed below:
• Alexandria, VA: 33.94%
• Norfolk, VA: 18.80%
• Newport News, VA: 18.80%
• Richmond, VA: 22.28%

Application Process

• Complete an Online Occupational Questionnaire.
• Submit a Cover Letter with your application package.
• Your resume cannot exceed two pages.
• Include relevant employment history as outlined below for each job.
• To get Veterans' Preference, indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and submit the appropriate supporting documentation.