Appellate AUSA — Ninth Circuit Briefs & Strategy

The United States Department of Justice; California (MO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California seeks an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for its Appellate Unit in Sacramento or Fresno. Responsibilities include writing and editing appellate briefs, moot courts, and providing legal guidance on criminal and civil matters before the Ninth Circuit.

The ideal candidate has a JD, is admitted to the bar, has at least two years post-J.D.

Qualifications

• JD degree required; active bar membership in good standing.
• strong legal writing experience; appellate preferred.
• experience in criminal or civil practice.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit appellate briefs before the Ninth Circuit.
• Conduct moots and provide legal guidance to prosecutors and civil litigators.
• Coordinate with other AUSAs; may assume district court duties as workload allows.

Skills

Legal writing

Appellate experience

Criminal law

Civil litigation

Team player

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California seeks an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for its Appellate Unit in Sacramento or Fresno. Responsibilities include writing and editing appellate briefs, moot courts, and providing legal guidance on criminal and civil matters before the Ninth Circuit.

The ideal candidate has a JD, is admitted to the bar, has at least two years post-J.D.