Assistant United States Attorney (Civil Division)

Closing Date: 20th September, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
The U.S. Attorney's Office is accepting applications for the position of an Assistant United States Attorney to serve in the Civil Division. The attorney selected for this position will work closely with federal agencies and law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute civil enforcement cases involving fraud, waste, and abuse in government healthcare programs, procurement, and other services. The attorney will also handle defensive torts (including property damage and personal injury claims, such as medical malpractice cases), employment discrimination, land condemnations, foreclosures, defensive environmental claims, challenges to agency actions, and bankruptcy.

Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated capacity to function independently in a demanding environment. Successful applicants must exhibit superior research and writing skills, including spotting issues, developing arguments, and presenting rebuttal points. Applicants must be comfortable processing, using, and comprehending large electronically stored discovery records. Successful applicants must demonstrate an ability to make critical decisions to successfully position the United States for an optimal outcome in litigation. Applicants should exhibit strong interpersonal skills, including the skill to present complex oral arguments to district and appellate judges, and the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with the court, opposing counsel, and client agencies. Applicants must have a well-developed attention to detail and accuracy to present issues, arguments, and evidence with a high degree of professionalism.

Successful candidates should also possess computer literacy skills including experience in automated legal research, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail, and word processing systems and similar software.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Applications received by August 7, 2026 will receive first consideration. Applicants will then be reviewed on a rolling basis. (The filling of this position is subject to availability of funds).

Salary:
$76,748.00 to $197,100.00 Per Year

Number of Positions
1

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