Assistant United States Attorney (CIVIL)

Assistant United States Attorney (CIVIL)

Hiring Organization

Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)

Hiring Office

Salt Lake City, Utah

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Job ID

13077141

Location: 111 South Main Street

Location: 111 South Main Street
#1800
Salt Lake City, UT 84111 - United States

Application Deadline:

Monday, October 5, 2026

About the Office

The United States Attorney for the District of Utah is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes committed within the district. The Office also defends the United States, its agencies, officers, and employees in civil actions; enforces the regulatory authority of federal agencies, and recovers funds from individuals who violate criminal, civil and regulatory laws. The Office is divided into fourdivisions:the Administrative Division, Appellate Division, Civil Division and CriminalDivision.

Job Description

The U.S. Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced attorneys to fill Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in the Civil Division of its Salt Lake Cityoffice. AUSAs in the Civil Division are responsible for representing the federal government, its agencies, and employees in civil litigation, including appeals. Civil AUSAs are expected to work independently and manage civil cases at all stages of litigation, including appeals. Civil AUSAs make all strategic litigation decisions for their cases, take depositions, prepare and answer discovery, negotiate settlements, engage in motions practice, and try cases.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a J.D. degree, must 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. Ideal qualifications include at least 5 or more years of post J.D. litigation experience. The attorney selected to fill the vacant position must also be willing to become an active member of the Utah State Bar and the bar of the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah within twelve months of appointment.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Assistant U.S. Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience and availability of funds. The range of basic pay is $65,563 to $171,487 plus locality pay where authorized.

Number of Positions

2

Travel

Occasional Travel may be required

Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

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