Civil Federal AUSA – Public Service & Litigation

The United States Department of Justice; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio seeks Assistant United States Attorney (Civil) for open continuous hiring in Cleveland, OH. This civil litigation role defends the United States and its agencies in federal court, requiring a J.D.

and bar admission, with potential to gain extensive courtroom experience. Ideal candidates have strong research, writing, and analytical skills, plus the ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• United States citizenship required.
• Preferred: 3+ years post-J.D. civil litigation experience in federal courts.
• Strong legal research and writing skills; excellent analytical ability and courtroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage in civil litigation representing the United States, its agencies and federal employees in federal courts.
• Collaborate with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys in a professional team environment.
• Progressively handle more complex assignments as training and experience grow.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Courtroom experience

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Word

Electronic filing

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Tools

Automated research

Electronic court filing

Word processing (MS Word)

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio seeks Assistant United States Attorney (Civil) for open continuous hiring in Cleveland, OH. This civil litigation role defends the United States and its agencies in federal court, requiring a J.D.

and bar admission, with potential to gain extensive courtroom experience. Ideal candidates have strong research, writing, and analytical skills, plus the ability to work well in a team.