Appellate AUSA: Briefs & Appeals Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys seeks an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) for its Appellate Unit.

The selected candidate will be based in Sacramento or Fresno and will prepare all briefs filed in the Ninth Circuit, working with AUSAs in the criminal and civil divisions to advance appellate matters. The ideal candidate possesses a J.D. degree, bar admission, strong legal writing skills, and at least two years of post‑J.D. experience, with U.S.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Active membership in good standing of the bar in any jurisdiction.
• Strong legal writing experience; foundational experience in either criminal or civil practice.
• United States citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all briefs filed in the Ninth Circuit.
• Collaborate with other AUSAs in criminal and civil divisions to support appellate work.

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Job description

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys seeks an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) for its Appellate Unit.

The selected candidate will be based in Sacramento or Fresno and will prepare all briefs filed in the Ninth Circuit, working with AUSAs in the criminal and civil divisions to advance appellate matters. The ideal candidate possesses a J.D. degree, bar admission, strong legal writing skills, and at least two years of post‑J.D. experience, with U.S.