Assistant United States Attorney (Civil Immigration)

About the role

The United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Indiana seeks a mission-driven Assistant U.S. Attorney to serve within the Civil Division's Immigration Section. This role involves defending civil immigration cases and investigating and litigating affirmative immigration cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume docket of immigration cases, including habeas corpus challenges, Administrative Procedure Act challenges, and constitutional claims.
• Investigate and litigate affirmative immigration cases such as denaturalization actions and immigration-related fraud.
• Interact with agency clients and opposing counsel, and engage in all aspects of federal court practice, including motions, discovery, negotiated settlements, and appeals.
• Assist with other types of matters as needed.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by entry on duty date.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof.
• Conditions of employment include a favorable background investigation and compliance with preemployment adjudication.

Qualifications

• Required: J.D. degree (or equivalent) and active bar membership.
• Preferred: Organizational ability to handle a large caseload and at least one year of post-graduation legal experience.

Benefits

• Coverage of life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and relocation expenses (if applicable).

Pay and Schedule

Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based on years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $65,563.00 to $171,475.00. Locality pay varies depending on duty location.

Benefits

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