Civil Division Chief: Supervisory AUSA

United States Attorneys' Offices; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 154,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office seeks a Civil Chief to lead the Civil Division in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The role entails supervising AUSAs and staff, directing defensive and affirmative civil enforcement work, and coordinating with federal agencies and DOJ components across a broad civil docket.

Responsibilities include strategic direction, mentoring, and handling complex civil matters, with opportunities for professional growth in a high-stakes federal environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Minimum of three (3) years post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all Civil Division attorneys (AUSAs and Special AUSAs) and support staff.
• Assign cases and matters, set priorities, monitor case progress and quality, and ensure timely and effective resolution of litigation.
• Personally handle a caseload of complex or significant civil matters, including trials, motions practice, and appeals.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, performance evaluation, and professional development for attorneys and staff.
• Oversee both major practice areas: Defensive litigation (various federal civil litigation areas) and ACE (False Claims Act, healthcare fraud, procurement/grant fraud, civil rights enforcement, etc.).
• Supervise related functions such as bankruptcy proceedings, financial litigation/debt collection, social security, and asset forfeiture or civil monetary penalties.
• Coordinate with client federal agencies, DoJ Civil Division components, Inspectors General, and other U.S. Attorney's Offices.
• Develop and implement office priorities and policies for civil litigation.
• Review settlement recommendations within delegated authority.
• Represent the Division in internal leadership meetings and external interactions with court, bar, and agency partners.

Skills

Leadership

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

People management

Court litigation

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office seeks a Civil Chief to lead the Civil Division in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The role entails supervising AUSAs and staff, directing defensive and affirmative civil enforcement work, and coordinating with federal agencies and DOJ components across a broad civil docket.

Responsibilities include strategic direction, mentoring, and handling complex civil matters, with opportunities for professional growth in a high-stakes federal environment.