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. This position is located in Indianapolis, IN.
Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. 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. Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) within the Civil Division represent the United States and its departments, agencies, and employees in civil actions at both the trial and appellate levels. The attorney should be experienced with handling litigation from initial case filing through discovery and have strong writing skills. Trial experience is preferred.
The attorney selected will be assigned to the Indianapolis, Indiana office as part of the Civil Division. The selected Assistant United States Attorney will represent the United States, its agencies, and its officers in a wide range of defensive litigation.
The position will involve a variety of civil litigation and may include torts, including medical malpractice and other torts advanced under the Federal Tort Claims Act; constitutional torts; immigration; program litigation, such as challenges under the Administrative Procedure Act; financial litigation; and other matters. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Travel for litigation and training purposes is required and should be expected to occur on a regular basis. 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.
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree by Enter on Duty (EOD) date.
kristen.greenwood@usdoj.gov · 3172292430
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 $74624 – $195194/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-14 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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