Civil US Attorney AUSA (Term) - Federal Litigation

The United States Department of Justice; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant United States Attorney (Civil) in the Western District of New York seeks a qualified attorney for a term appointment in Buffalo, NY. The Civil Division defends federal interests in civil litigation, pursues fraud enforcement, and works on various matters including employment discrimination and constitutional torts. Applicants must have a J.D.

degree, be admitted to the bar, and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required.
• Active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• At least one year post-J.D. legal or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States in civil litigation.
• Take depositions and respond to discovery demands.
• Argue motions, try cases, and write and argue appeals.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Oral/written advocacy

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Electronic court filing

Electronic research

Word processing

Job description

The Assistant United States Attorney (Civil) in the Western District of New York seeks a qualified attorney for a term appointment in Buffalo, NY. The Civil Division defends federal interests in civil litigation, pursues fraud enforcement, and works on various matters including employment discrimination and constitutional torts. Applicants must have a J.D.

degree, be admitted to the bar, and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience.