Civil Division AUSA — Federal Litigation in Des Moines

United States Attorneys' Offices; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework

Federal benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa in Des Moines is seeking two experienced Assistant U.S. Attorneys to join the Civil Division.

You will handle a broad range of complex federal civil matters on behalf of the United States, including claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act, employment discrimination, and commercial litigation. Throughout training and progression, responsibilities will grow in complexity as you develop expertise in defense, affirmative

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Post-J.D. legal experience: minimum two years; three years post-J.D. litigation preferred; strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of complex civil cases for the United States, including claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act, employment discrimination statutes, and commercial litigation.
• Perform legal research and writing; contribute to training and progression within the Civil Division.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Leadership

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa in Des Moines is seeking two experienced Assistant U.S. Attorneys to join the Civil Division.

You will handle a broad range of complex federal civil matters on behalf of the United States, including claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act, employment discrimination, and commercial litigation. Throughout training and progression, responsibilities will grow in complexity as you develop expertise in defense, affirmative