Assistant United States Attorney (Defensive)

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney to serve in the Defensive Unit of the Civil Division. The position is located in New Haven, Hartford, or Bridgeport, Connecticut. Applicants must hold a J.D.

degree, be an active member of the bar, and be a United States citizen. Proof of bar membership is required; successful candidates will demonstrate strong writing and oral communication skills, integrity, and the ability

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills are essential.
• Strong character, dedication, and work ethic are required.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work independently.

Skills

Writing skills

Oral communication

Integrity/character

Work ethic

Teamwork and independence

Education

J.D. degree

Active bar membership

Job description

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut is seeking applications for an Assistant United States Attorney to serve in the Defensive Unit of the office's Civil Division.

This position is located in New Haven, Hartford, or Bridgeport, Connecticut.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants should have excellent writing and oral communication skills, strong character, dedication, work ethic, and the ability to work well with others and independently.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

United States citizenship is required.

Proof of active bar membership is required.

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