Assistant United States Attorney

The United States Department of Justice; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia seeks two Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) for the Civil Division in Savannah or Augusta. The selected attorneys will handle civil and criminal matters, with duties including motion practice, depositions, discovery, settlements, trial, and appeals. Applicants must have a J.D.

degree and be an active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction by entry on duty, and residency within the district or 25 miles.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by entry on duty date.
• Residency in the district or within 25 miles thereof.
• If applicable, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States in civil and criminal matters as assigned by the Civil Division.
• Engage in motion practice and oral argument, take and defend depositions, respond to written discovery.
• Prepare cases for trial, try cases, and brief/argue appeals.
• Work with government agencies to gather information and evidence; negotiate settlements.

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Southern District of Georgia is a fast-paced, collegial, and energetic office which seeks to maintain the highest standards of excellence in representing the United States. The office prosecutes cases involving violations of federal law and represents the United States government in criminal and civil maters. The Southern District of Georgia encompasses 43 counties, located in the southeastern region of the state. The headquarters office is in Savannah, Georgia and the branch office is located in Augusta, Georgia.

Job Description

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Southern District of Georgia is seeking applications from experienced attorneys or those who will be an active member of a bar association prior to entry on duty to fill two Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancies within the Civil Division in either the Savannah or Augusta, Georgia office. This announcement will remain open until filled.

The USAO serves as the Government's law firm for all aspects of federal litigation, including defending the U.S. Government's interests in civil cases, recovery of fraudulently obtained government funds, civil fraud, collection and enforcement actions, and the prosecution of federal crimes. The work of the Civil Division mirrors the varied activities of the federal government and offers a challenging and diverse caseload.
The attorney selected through this announcement will be assigned to the Civil Division in either the affirmative or the defensive section. Attorneys in the affirmative section investigate and litigate claims under False Claims Act, including whistleblower actions brought by qui tam relators, civil violations of the Controlled Substances Act, and enforcement of civil rights statutes. Attorneys in the defensive section will represent the United States and its agency clients in tort, employment discrimination, constitutional, and other civil litigation filed against the United States, including immigration-related matters concerning immigration detention or visa adjudications. AUSAs in the Civil Division manage a high-volume docket of cases involving the federal government. Day-to-day responsibilities include working with government agencies to gather information and evidence, engaging in motion practice and oral argument, taking and defending depositions, preparing and responding to written discovery, negotiating settlements, preparing cases for trial, trying cases, and briefing and arguing appeals.
Given the breadth of the Civil Division's work, flexibility and a willingness to learn new subject areas are mandatory for successful applicants. AUSAs handle their matters with high levels of independence. Responsibilities are assigned commensurate with experience and will increase in complexity as the AUSA progresses.
Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

Qualifications

Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
United States citizenship is required.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree by Enter on Duty (EOD) date.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $65,563 to $171,487 not including locality pay.

Number of Positions

2

Travel

Occasional Travel