Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

About the role

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO), District of Arizona, is seeking to hire one or more attorneys experienced in civil litigation to serve as a defensive Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Civil Division of Phoenix office.

Responsibilities

• Defend a variety of civil immigration cases, including cases brought by detainees challenging their continued detention by immigration authorities, cases challenging the Government's alleged failure to adjudicate immigration benefits applications, cases challenging the Government's denial of immigration benefits applications, and other casework related to illegal immigration.
• Work with client agencies to gather information.
• Engage in motions practice.
• Prepare and answer discovery requests.
• Defend and take depositions.
• Retain and work with experts.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Try cases.
• Brief and argue appeals.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
• United States citizenship is required.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

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.

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 $80,282.00 to $188,370.00 Per Year.