Federal Litigation AUSA — Des Moines Area

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa invites applications for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) to join the Des Moines headquarters. The office seeks candidates with a J.D.

degree, active bar membership, and substantial litigation and research experience. Qualified applicants will meet all listed requirements; the office emphasizes strong oral and written communication, integrity, and the ability to work with diverse teams in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership required.
• At least two years of post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• Three years of post-J.D. litigation experience preferred, with extensive research and writing.

Responsibilities

• Litigate and manage a docket of cases requiring extensive research and writing.
• Collaborate with attorneys, support staff, and client agencies; mentor and evaluate junior attorneys.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Judgment/Integrity

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa invites applications for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) to join the Des Moines headquarters. The office seeks candidates with a J.D.

degree, active bar membership, and substantial litigation and research experience. Qualified applicants will meet all listed requirements; the office emphasizes strong oral and written communication, integrity, and the ability to work with diverse teams in a demanding environment.