Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) - OC

U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 88 000 - 197 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

U.S. Department of Justice's United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia seeks Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) to handle civil defense litigation in trial and appellate courts.

Civil AUSAs serve as advocates for the government's interests, managing complex cases from inception through final resolution. Ideal candidates will have 1–5 years in complex civil litigation, strong research/writing abilities, and the capacity to work with colleagues and stakeholders in a

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience.
• Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Preferred: 1 to 5 years of experience in complex civil litigation and ability to lead cases (i.e., being the lead attorney presenting arguments in court, conducting trials, taking depositions, and drafting briefs and other filings).
• Superior communication and advocacy skills; exceptional research and writing ability; mature judgment and public service-mindedness.

Responsabilités

• Represent the U.S. Government in defensive civil litigation in trial and appellate courts.
• Manage a large, diverse caseload including motions practice, discovery, and trial.
• Develop expert knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Federal Rules of Evidence.

Connaissances

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Communication skills

Formation

J.D. Degree

Description du poste

Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) - OC

USAO District of Columbia

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Job ID

27-DC-13078909-AUSA

Location: 601 D Street NW

Location: 601 D Street NW Washington, DC 20530 - United States

Application Deadline

Thursday, September 30, 2027

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is accepting applications for attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Office's Civil Division. AUSAs in the Civil Division represent the U.S. Government in defensive civil litigation in both trial and appellate courts. The Civil Division does not have formal subcomponents, so Civil AUSA's may be assigned all types of cases and may remain responsible for all proceedings in their assigned cases from inception until final resolution, including trial and appeals. Approximately eighty percent of the Civil Division's defensive case docket consists of cases brought under the Freedom of Information Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the federal employment discrimination laws, and the immigration laws. Other kinds of defensive cases, including Federal Tort Claims Act cases and Privacy Act cases, account for smaller percentages. Civil AUSAs must serve as effective and dedicated advocates for the government's interests, timely and efficiently pursue the just resolution of their assigned cases, and make sound and legally supportable decisions toward those ends. They must possess the foresight and organizational and legal skills needed to manage a large and diverse caseload that involves lengthy and difficult litigation. They must be able to identify the relevant legal and factual issues in their assigned cases, and to develop and implement effective strategies for all proceeding in those cases, including motions practice, discovery, alternative dispute resolution, trial and appeal. They must be able to work well with colleagues, supervisors, support staff, and other participants in litigation such as court personnel, opposing counsel, agency counsel, and witnesses. They must have strong legal research skills, be able to produce high quality written work even under deadline pressure, and be persuasive oral advocates. Newly hired Civil AUSAs are expected to quickly develop subject matter expertise in all areas in which the Civil Division regularly practices, and to possess or rapidly acquire expert-level knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the Federal Rules of Evidence. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. You must be a United States Citizen or National. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have 1 to 5 years of experience working on complex civil litigation and be looking for the opportunity and challenge of handling their own cases (i.e., being the lead attorney presenting arguments in court, conducting trials, taking depositions, and drafting briefs and other filings). Applicants must possess superior communication and advocacy skills; exhibit exceptional research and writing ability; perform thorough legal and factual analysis; demonstrate an ability to work well with others; have mature judgment and a keen desire for public service; and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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: This is an excepted service attorney appointment under an Administrative Determined pay scale. (See www.justice.gov/usao/career-center/salary-information/administrativelydetermined-pay-plan-charts). 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 $87,815 to $197,100 which includes 33.94% locality pay. For additional information on salary and benefits, visit www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorney-salaries-promotions-and-benefits.

Other Benefits

• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• telework
• life insurance
• health benefits
• participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System

Number of Positions

Few

Travel

Occasional travel may be required.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

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