Supervisory Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania seeks a qualified attorney to join its civil or criminal practice in a federal government setting. The role emphasizes high standards of integrity, analytical acumen, and dedication to public service within a federal framework.

Applicants must hold a J.D., be an active member of the bar, and have at least three years of post‑J.D. legal or relevant experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least three (3) years of post‑J.D. legal or relevant experience. U.S. citizenship is required.

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses, seeks recovery of government funds fraudulently obtained, litigates affirmative civil fraud and enforcement actions, and defends the U.S. Government's interest in civil cases. The United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania has staff in three offices: Harrisburg, Scranton, and Williamsport, and maintains an unstaffed office in Wilkes-Barre.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have superior academic records, strong analytical abilities and judgment, excellent oral advocacy and writing skills. Successful candidates must demonstrate an ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, client agencies, opposing counsel, and court staff. Because most of the civil practice in the U.S. Attorney's Office involves pretrial litigation, applicants must possess superior research and writing abilities and must be able to prepare high-quality and persuasive pleadings. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.