Appellate AUSA: Ninth Circuit Briefs & Strategy

United States Attorneys' Offices; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices in Sacramento or Fresno seeks an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) for the Appellate Unit to draft briefs for the Ninth Circuit and provide legal guidance on criminal and civil matters.

The role involves collaboration with colleagues across divisions and may include district court duties as workload requires. Responsibilities grow with experience; candidates should bring strong appellate writing skills, a JD, and bar admission.

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing experience.
• Foundational experience in either criminal or civil practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit briefs for the Ninth Circuit.
• Counsel prosecutors and civil litigators on complex legal issues.
• Assist with district court motions, habeas, or case development as workload allows.

Skills

Legal Writing

Criminal Practice

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices in Sacramento or Fresno seeks an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) for the Appellate Unit to draft briefs for the Ninth Circuit and provide legal guidance on criminal and civil matters.

The role involves collaboration with colleagues across divisions and may include district court duties as workload requires. Responsibilities grow with experience; candidates should bring strong appellate writing skills, a JD, and bar admission.