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Assistant U.S. Attorney (Civil)
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
- Department: Department of Justice
- Location: Multiple Locations
- Salary: $65563 – $171487/yr
- Hiring Path: Public
- Number of Openings: Many
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Top Secret
- Date Posted: 2026-09-03
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-10
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Job Summary
If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. For more information, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html Additional selections may be made at a later time.
Key Responsibilities
An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney; an opportunity to work on their own caseload and handle their own trials.
Working in the Civil Division, Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) represent the United States' interest in the trial and appellate courts for a wide variety of federal and state litigation, including bankruptcy, civil rights, commercial, constitutional, employment, environmental, federal program, fraud, immigration, medical malpractice, patent, prisoner, social security, summons enforcement, tax, and general tort cases.
The attorney selected for this position primarily will work in the General Litigation Unit of the Civil Division and will focus on defending the United States' interests in civil cases and matters involving employment discrimination allegations, tort law, immigration law, the Constitution, the Administrative Procedure Act, and FOIA, among others. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Requirements & Education
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Contact
USAVAE.VacancyApplications@usdoj.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $65563 – $171487/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-10.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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