Assistant United States Attorney (Defensive)

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: $86596 – $197100/yr
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-09-10
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-24

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Job Summary

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut is seeking applications for an Assistant United States Attorney to serve in the Defensive Unit of the office's Civil Division. This position is located in New Haven, Hartford, or Bridgeport, Connecticut. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Key Responsibilities

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut is seeking applications for an Assistant United States Attorney to serve in the Defensive Unit of the office's Civil Division. The Civil Division's Defensive Unit defends claims filed against the United States, including tort, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, immigration, and foreclosures. The Defensive Unit also defends claims brought against individual federal employees (Bivens claims).

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

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.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree.

Contact

kevin.kootz2@usdoj.gov · 2038213818

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 $86596 – $197100/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-24.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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