Assistant United States Attorney (eLitigation)

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

Job summary

The US-Executive-Office for U.S. Attorneys in Chicago seeks an attorney with a J.D. and active bar membership to handle complex civil or criminal litigation, emphasizing electronic discovery and evidence.

You will demonstrate strong legal writing, public service commitment, and familiarity with eLitigation technology. Applicants should have at least 2 years of post-J.D. experience and may have experience with eLitigation management, generative AI, or agency litigation.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar.
• At least 2 years of post-J.D. experience required.
• Experience with complex civil or criminal litigation using eLitigation tech is expected.
• Preferred: prior eLitigation management, generative AI, and government litigation experience.

Skills

Legal writing

Public service

eLitigation management

AI in litigation

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will close no later than April 30, 2027, or until all positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

This announcement is to fill a single position. Depending on the need of the Office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 2 years of post-J.D. experience. Your application materials should demonstrate excellent academics, strong legal writing skills, a commitment to public service, and experience with complex civil or criminal litigation in which eLitigation technology applications were used to acquire, organize, analyze and present electronic discovery and evidence. Preferred qualifications include experience in prior eLitigation management, generative AI, criminal prosecutions and/or government litigation or administrative matters, such as the False Claims Act or agency litigation, and/or roles involving change management.

United States citizenship is required.

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