Assistant United States Attorney- Civil

About the role

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Southern District of Georgia seeks applications for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position within the Civil Division in either the Savannah or Augusta, Georgia office.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States and its agency clients in tort, employment discrimination, constitutional, and other civil litigation filed against the United States, including immigration-related matters concerning immigration detention or visa adjudications.
• Work with government agencies to gather information and evidence.
• Engage in motion practice and oral argument.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Prepare cases for trial.
• Try cases.
• Brief and argue appeals.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Must be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof.
• 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.
• Must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. Degree by Enter on Duty (EOD) date.
• Must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• Must be a United States Citizen or National.

Benefits

• 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.

Schedule

Occasional travel.

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.

EEO Statement/Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.