Appellate AUSA: Federal Court Briefs & Orals

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana is seeking an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) for its Appellate Division. The successful candidate will research and draft briefs for the Seventh Circuit, handle oral arguments, and support criminal and civil divisions with strategic legal analysis.

Location options include Fort Wayne, Hammond, or South Bend, with rolling applications. Candidates must have a J.D. and be admitted to the bar, plus relevant appellate experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a J.D. degree and active bar admission (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or relevant experience with strong writing and oral advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Research and draft briefs and motions for filing in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
• Handle oral arguments in the Seventh Circuit.
• Handle post-conviction Habeas Corpus matters in district courts.
• Review and edit briefs and motions for colleagues; provide legal strategy support.

Skills

Legal analysis

Oral advocacy

Research

Writing

Communication

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Electronic filing

Electronic mail

Word processing

Internet research

Job description

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana is seeking an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) for its Appellate Division. The successful candidate will research and draft briefs for the Seventh Circuit, handle oral arguments, and support criminal and civil divisions with strategic legal analysis.

Location options include Fort Wayne, Hammond, or South Bend, with rolling applications. Candidates must have a J.D. and be admitted to the bar, plus relevant appellate experience.