Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Denver, Colorado, is seeking attorneys under an open continuous announcement. Qualified candidates must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar, and have at least one year of post‑J.D.

legal or relevant experience. U.S. citizenship is required. The position offers challenging federal litigation and public service opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Be an active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• United States citizenship is required.

Skills

Active bar member

Legal experience

Excellent writing

Public service mindset

Teamwork

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will close no later than September 30, 2026. Initial cutoff day for referral of eligible applications will be 08/18/2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred every two weeks. For more information on the United States Attorney's Office, District of Colorado, visit http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/co/ As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is located in Denver, Colorado.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Highly desired are: excellent writing, speaking, and analytical skills; interest in and dedication to public service; interest in handling a wide variety of challenging cases on behalf of the United States of America; and the ability to work well both independently and on teams.

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