Assistant United States Attorney

U.S. Department of Justice; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the U.S. Department of Justice as an Assistant United States Attorney in Indianapolis. This role involves leading the e-discovery practice, managing discovery processes, and supporting litigation efforts in both civil and criminal cases. Applicants must have a J.D. degree and relevant legal experience. The position offers a chance to uphold the law and protect civil rights while working with a dedicated team committed to justice.

Qualifications

• At least one year of legal experience preferred.
• Experience in electronically stored information and complex discovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead e-discovery practice in both Civil and Criminal Divisions.
• Develop processes for discovery and support litigators.
• Supervise litigation support staff and collaborate with law enforcement.

Skills

Legal Experience

Discovery Management

E-Discovery

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Southern District of Indiana, you will have the privilege to serve the people and uphold the Constitution. This position leads the U.S. Attorney's Office's (USAO) e-discovery practice in both Civil and Criminal Divisions.

Duties

The USAO is the federal government's principal litigator in the Southern District of Indiana. As an AUSA, you will be essential in carrying out the Department of Justice's mission to uphold the law, protect civil rights, and represent the United States in court.

Criminal Division AUSAs prosecute federal crimes, while Civil Division AUSAs defend the government and pursue civil claims. E-discovery is vital to both divisions, and managing it effectively is key to the USAO's success. This new position involves developing processes for discovery and supporting litigators, supervising litigation support staff, and collaborating with law enforcement and federal agencies.

Our office offers a dedicated team committed to our mission, providing tailored training and development. Candidates should have at least one year of legal experience, with strong preference for experience in electronically stored information, complex discovery, and discovery management software.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• J.D. degree and active membership in any U.S. jurisdiction's bar are required.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be active members of any U.S. jurisdiction's bar, and have at least one year of post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.