Civil AUSA — Federal Litigation Attorney

United States Attorneys' Offices; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Telework

Life insurance

Health benefits

Federal Employees Retirement System

Job summary

The United States Attorneys' Office for the Southern District of Georgia seeks applications from experienced attorneys to fill two Assistant United States Attorney vacancies in the Civil Division in either Savannah or Augusta, Georgia. Applicants must be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by entry on duty, with a J.D.

degree or equivalent. The selected AUSAs will handle diverse civil litigation, including False Claims Act matters and representations for government agencies.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Litigate and defend federal civil claims, including False Claims Act matters.
• Represent the United States and agency clients in tort, employment discrimination, constitutional, and other civil litigation.
• Prepare and respond to discovery, negotiate settlements, and argue appeals.

Skills

Bar admission

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The United States Attorneys' Office for the Southern District of Georgia seeks applications from experienced attorneys to fill two Assistant United States Attorney vacancies in the Civil Division in either Savannah or Augusta, Georgia. Applicants must be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by entry on duty, with a J.D.

degree or equivalent. The selected AUSAs will handle diverse civil litigation, including False Claims Act matters and representations for government agencies.