Assistant United States Attorney (Appellate)

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eastern District of California seeks an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) for its Appellate Unit. The selected candidate will be based in Sacramento or Fresno and will collaborate with colleagues in the criminal and civil divisions to prepare all briefs filed in the Ninth Circuit.

The position requires a J.D., bar admission, at least two years of post‑J.D. experience, U.S. citizenship, and strong legal writing.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. degree and be admitted to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Active membership in good standing of the bar is required.
• At least 2 years of post‑J.D. experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all briefs filed in the Ninth Circuit.
• Collaborate with AUSAs in criminal and civil divisions to litigate appellate matters.

Skills

Legal writing

Criminal practice

Civil practice

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The Eastern District of California is seeking to fill an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) position in its Appellate Unit. The selected applicant will be based in our Sacramento or Fresno office and will work with other AUSAs in the criminal and civil divisions to prepare all briefs filed in the Ninth Circuit.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent), be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least 2 years of post-J.D. experience.
• Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction).
• Applicant must have strong legal writing experience, as well as some foundational experience in either criminal or civil practice.
• United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideal qualifications include previous appeals experience, either criminal or civil.
• The applicant must be capable of efficiently drafting and working with other to produce high-quality pleadings and briefs.
• The applicant should be team-oriented and desire to work with other appellate AUSAs in the Office, as well as AUSAs from the criminal and civil divisions.
• The applicant should enjoy both spontaneous consultations with colleagues, as well as the deep solitary work required of appellate brief-writing.
• Clerkship experience a plus.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.