In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner. https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny This position is located in Buffalo, New York. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Civil Division offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney. Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence.
ln all matters, our aim is to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system and conduct our work with the highest integrity. Assistant United States Attorneys in the Civil Division are responsible for representing the Federal Government and its agencies and employees in civil litigation.
AUSAs defend civil actions brought against the Federal Government in areas such as tort, employment discrimination, immigration, and constitutional torts actions. They are active at both the trial and appellate levels, taking depositions, preparing, and answering discovery demands, negotiating settlements, engaging in motion practice, trying cases, and writing and arguing appeals.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
pamela.rickard@usdoj.gov · 716-843-5876
This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $65563 – $171487/yr.
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-12-11.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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