Assistant United States Attorney (Financial Litigation Program)

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Chicago is conducting an open continuous announcement that will close no later than April 30, 2027, or until all positions are filled, with rolling review. Qualifications require a J.D., active bar admission, at least 1 year post-J.D.

experience, and U.S. citizenship. Preferred qualifications include significant litigation experience and strong legal writing, with a commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• At least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-J.D. experience.

Skills

Strong legal writing skills

Litigation experience

Public service mindset

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.

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least 1-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience.
• A minimum of two years of post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience is required.
• United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent academics, significant litigation experience, financial litigation experience, bankruptcy law experience, strong legal writing skills, and commitment to public service.

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