Appellate AUSA: Brief-Writing & Appeals

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eastern District of California seeks an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) for its Appellate Unit. The selected candidate will be based in Sacramento or Fresno and will collaborate with colleagues in the criminal and civil divisions to prepare all briefs filed in the Ninth Circuit.

The position requires a J.D., bar admission, at least two years of post‑J.D. experience, U.S. citizenship, and strong legal writing.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. degree and be admitted to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Active membership in good standing of the bar is required.
• At least 2 years of post‑J.D. experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all briefs filed in the Ninth Circuit.
• Collaborate with AUSAs in criminal and civil divisions to litigate appellate matters.

Skills

Legal writing

Criminal practice

Civil practice

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The Eastern District of California seeks an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) for its Appellate Unit. The selected candidate will be based in Sacramento or Fresno and will collaborate with colleagues in the criminal and civil divisions to prepare all briefs filed in the Ninth Circuit.

The position requires a J.D., bar admission, at least two years of post‑J.D. experience, U.S. citizenship, and strong legal writing.