Assistant United States Attorney

United States Attorneys' Offices; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,563 - 171,787; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave

Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System

Job summary

The United States Attorneys' Offices is seeking Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in Newark, Trenton, and Camden, New Jersey. AUSAs will handle a range of criminal and civil legal matters, including representing the government in various cases.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be active members of the bar, and have at least 1 to 3 years of legal experience. The positions offer a competitive salary based on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen or national.
• Initial appointment conditioned upon satisfactory pre-employment adjudication.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles.

Responsibilities

• Handle criminal and civil legal matters.
• Represent the United States in federal court actions.
• Manage all phases of litigation in civil and criminal cases.

Education

J.D. degree and active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction

At least 1 to 3 years of legal experience for Special Programs positions

Job description

Summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey seeks attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Criminal or Civil Divisions at Newark, Trenton, and Camden. AUSAs handle a broad range of matters advancing the criminal and civil legal interests of the federal government.

Duties

AUSAs may be stationed in any of the three offices in the District of New Jersey (Newark, Trenton, or Camden). Applicants should indicate a preference in their cover letter.

Criminal Division

The Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes violations of federal criminal law throughout New Jersey. The division manages a wide range of criminal matters, including narcotics trafficking, organized crime and gang activity, economic and financial fraud, cybercrime, public corruption, health care fraud, money laundering, and offenses involving transnational criminal organizations.

Civil Division

The Civil Division represents the United States, its agencies, and federal employees in a broad range of civil litigation and affirmative enforcement matters. The division primarily defends the government in federal court actions involving immigration, tort claims, employment discrimination, constitutional and civil rights claims, real property disputes, environmental matters, commercial litigation, challenges to agency actions, and other civil lawsuits. Civil Division attorneys manage all phases of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, hearings, trials, and appeals. Additionally, the division handles affirmative enforcement matters such as actions under the False Claims Act, civil rights enforcement cases, and collection, foreclosure, and bankruptcy proceedings.

Special Programs

These positions support priority litigation needs within the Office, including both criminal and civil programs. In the near term, AUSAs will work primarily in the Civil Division representing the United States in habeas corpus petitions file by illegal aliens and related post‑conviction litigation. Additional responsibilities may include matters involving compassionate release, sentence reductions, and other federal litigation as operational needs require.

• 27‑5‑55, motions for compassionate release under 18 U.S.C.
• 3582(c), motions for early termination of supervised release under 18 U.S.C.
• 3583(e), motions for reduction of sentence under 18 U.S.C.
• 3582(c) and the U.S. Sentencing Commission's Amendment 821.

Security Requirements

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Residency Requirements

Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district‑specific information.

Selective Service

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify that they are registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from such registration under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication as described above.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.
• You must reside in the district to which you are appointed or within 25 miles thereof.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.
• United States citizenship.
• At least 1 to 3 years of legal experience for Special Programs positions.

Salary Information

Assistant United States Attorneys receive basic pay based on professional attorney experience. The pay range is $65,563 to $171,787, or $84,570 to $197,100 for positions with 28.99% locality pay (Camden NJ) or 37.95% locality pay (Newark/Trenton NJ).

Other Benefits

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. A benefits overview is available from the Office.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses will not be authorized.