Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

About the Role

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney to work in the office's Civil Division. The selected applicant will investigate and litigate civil and criminal asset forfeiture cases, and will also handle general civil litigation brought against the United States, including immigration litigation. This position is located in New Haven, Bridgeport, or Hartford, Connecticut. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and litigate civil and criminal asset forfeiture cases.
• Handle general civil litigation brought against the United States, including immigration litigation.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
• Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof (see 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. Degree.
• Active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• United States citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong character, dedication, and work ethic.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.

Pay

Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay includes locality pay:

• New Haven, CT: $90,444 to $197,100 (includes 37.95% locality pay).
• Bridgeport, CT: $90,444 to $197,100 (includes 37.95% locality pay).
• Hartford, CT: $86,596 to $197,100 (includes 32.08% locality pay).

Benefits

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Telework options.
• Life insurance and health benefits.
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
• Monthly transit subsidy passes for employees utilizing public transportation (availability may vary).

Occasional travel within and outside the District will be required.