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Assistant United States Attorney
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
- Department: Department of Justice
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Salary: $79350 – $197100/yr
- Hiring Path: Public
- Number of Openings: 1
- Security Clearance: Other
- Date Posted: 2026-09-03
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-17
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Job Summary
Western District of Pennsylvania | Western District of Pennsylvania This position is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Key Responsibilities
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking an attorney for its Civil Division. This dynamic civil practice features a challenging mix of affirmative and defensive cases and represents a unique opportunity for an attorney seeking greater autonomy and litigation experience.
The defensive civil docket includes defending the United States, its agencies and employees in complex employment, federal tort, constitutional, habeas corpus, and other significant cases and litigation. Civil attorneys also represent the United States as a plaintiff in affirmative civil enforcement cases addressing all types of fraud against the United States involving a wide variety of federal programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. The Assistant U.S.
Attorney also will assist with responses to civil immigration habeas petitions. 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.
Requirements & Education
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Contact
Gail.Dvornicky@usdoj.gov · 412-894-7412
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 $79350 – $197100/yr.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-17.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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