Description:
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is accepting applications for attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Office's Civil Division. AUSAs in the Civil Division represent the U.S. Government in both affirmative and defensive civil litigation in both trial and appellate courts.Requirements:
Required 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 post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. You must be a United States Citizen or National. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Preferred Qualifications :
The ideal candidate will have 1 to 5 years of experience working on complex civil litigation and be looking for the opportunity and challenge of handling their own cases (i.e., being the lead attorney presenting arguments in court, conducting trials, taking depositions, and drafting briefs and other filings). Applicants must possess superior communication and advocacy skills; exhibit exceptional research and writing ability; perform thorough legal and factual analysis; demonstrate an ability to work well with others; have mature judgment and a keen desire for public service; and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Feb 25, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov