Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

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.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload and conduct trials independently.
• Represent the United States in civil litigation, including employment discrimination, tort law, immigration law, constitutional matters, and FOIA cases.
• Progressively take on more complex assignments as training and experience advance.

Requirements

• You 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.
• You 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

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree.
• Must be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• United States citizenship is required.
• 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.

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 is $65,563 to $171,487, which includes the following locality pay based on location:

• Alexandria, VA: 33.94%
• Norfolk, VA: 18.80%
• Newport News, VA: 18.80%
• Richmond, VA: 22.28%

Benefits

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

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Telework options.
• Life insurance and health benefits.
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Relocation expenses may be authorized.

Additional Information

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with relevant rules of professional conduct regarding conflicts of interest.
• Political appointees (current or former) must disclose their status to the HR Office.