Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)
Department of Justice
Assistant United States Attorney
The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) opening in its Civil Division in Chicago, Illinois. The applicant selected will represent the United States, its agencies, and its officials as an AUSA in a wide range of defensive and affirmative civil litigation. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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
$85.8k - $197.1k
...Duties Help The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) opening in its Civil Division in Chicago, Illinois. The applicant selected will represent the United States, its agencies, and...SuggestedFull timePart timeInternshipWork at officeRemote workRelocation$85.8k - $197.1k
...Summary Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) opening in the Civil Division, Chicago. The announcement is open and will close on September 30, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Responsibilities The selected applicant...SuggestedWork at officeRemote workRelocation$80.99k - $197.1k
Summary The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office is accepting applications for Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) openings in its Appeals Section of the Criminal Division. This continuous announcement will close no later than September 30, 2026. Responsibilities...SuggestedWork at officeRemote workRelocation$85.8k - $197.1k
...filled using this announcement. Duties The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office is accepting applications for Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) openings in its Criminal Division in Chicago, Illinois. The selected applicant will represent the U.S....SuggestedFull timePart timeWork at officeRemote workRelocation- ...experience in NDIL or another District is not required, but candidates with such experience are encouraged and will be given serious consideration. United States citizenship is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. AttorneysSuggestedWork at office
- The USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill our Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) position detailed to the United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois (Chicago, Illinois). Minimum Qualifications At least 4 years of post...Work at office
$118.98k
...OrganizationsSalary: Starting at $118,984 Per year (GG 00)Dates: Open 08/11/2026 to 08/26/2026Schedule: Full-timeWork type: TermRelocation: FalsePosition ID: IA-26-153A-13034035-PCDocument ID: 880163800Grade: GG 00Job category: Attorney (0905)Hiring path: fed-internal-searchWork at office$80.99k - $197.1k
...filled using this announcement. Duties The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office is accepting applications for Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) openings in its Criminal Division, for a Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) AUSA, in Chicago, Illinois. The...Full timePart timeWork at officeRemote workRelocation$82k - $107.55k
...of Duties and Responsibilities The Civil Appeals Division represents state agencies, officials, and employees... ...reviewing courts. Those courts include the United States Supreme Court, United States... ..., and Property Tax Appeal Board. Attorneys in the Division manage their own...Work at office- ...Sexually Violent Persons Bureau seeks an experienced criminal prosecutor for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Carbondale office. Prosecutors working in the Sexually Violent Persons Unit have wide-ranging duties including: prosecution of proceedings to commit...Work at office
- City of Chicago Department of Law is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Torts Division. The attorney will handle civil defense litigation, discovery, motions, and... ...malpractice defense based on experience and unit needs. Responsibilities include client representation...
- ...a motivated and knowledgeable attorney to handle all aspects of a case... ...Qualifications: 3+ years of civil litigation experience. Litigation... ...to practice law in the state of Illinois If you are interested... ...industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely...Full timeWork at office
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- ...Job Summary The United Center is the largest arena in the United States, located on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is home to the Chicago Blackhawks... ...every customer, even during peak times Assist guests with product questions and ensure they feel...Remote work
- ...Members to join our Madhouse Team Store in the United Center. The Madhouse Store is located in... ...store cleanliness and presentation, and assisting with merchandising and cashiering duties.... ...is the largest arena in the United States and is located near the West Side of Chicago...Part timeRemote workFlexible hoursAfternoon shift
$185k - $205k
...written responses to federal and state agencies and other external... ...prior experience as a practicing attorney with substantive experience in... ...of Education Office of Civil Rights, state human rights departments... ...with a State bar within the United States. Exceptional written...Full timeWork at officeFlexible hours- The Sexually Violent Persons Bureau at the Illinois Attorney General's Office seeks an experienced criminal prosecutor for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Springfield office. The role includes prosecuting proceedings to commit convicted sex offenders, handling...Work at office
- City of Chicago is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel III in the Special Federal Litigation Division. The ACC III will handle complex civil rights and related matters in federal/state courts, requiring sophisticated motion practice, discovery, and trial readiness....
- ...advice to professional staff across divisions, and represent the Department in various civil and administrative hearings. The ideal candidate will be an organized, professional attorney with leadership capabilities, delivering training to staff and staying current on...
- The Civil Appeals Division represents state agencies, officials, and employees in civil appeals pending in state... ...courts. Those courts include the United States Supreme Court, United States... ...involve a broad range of #J-18808-Ljbffr Office of the Illinois Attorney GeneralWork at office
$88.27k - $154.04k
...Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel III (“ACC”) in... ...a member of the Special Collections Unit (SCU). COAL is responsible for, among... ...experience in an administrative body, state, and federal court. The ability to...$78.79k
...Illinois works to advance civil liberties throughout... ...Description The Staff Attorney: Cross-Project Civil Liberties... ...litigate cases in state and federal courts. In... ...is part of a bargaining unit represented by the... ...life insurance; employee assistance program; short and long...Temporary workWork at officeLocal areaRemote workFlexible hoursWeekend work- ...Services & Oilseeds Business Unit team by providing legal... ...by subject-matter attorneys.Senior Counsel’s Key... ...agreements drafted by legal assistant and assist as necessary... ...to ADM in civil litigation and other contested... ...admitted to practice law in a state bar in the United...Hourly payContract workWork at officeWorldwideFlexible hours
$180k - $200k
...with the Federal Government, State/Local/Education (SLED) clients... ...on small business issues and assist with joint venture formation,... ...be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.Estimated... ...JLL.Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions...Full timeContract workFor contractorsPrivate practiceLocal area- ...leading national firm, seeks mid-level to senior-level attorneys to join its Aviation and Aerospace practice in its Chicago... ...good standingIdeal candidates will have experience in civil defense litigation in state and federal courts and can hit the ground running by preparing...Work at officeRemote work
$80k
...Job Summary The State of Local News Project at Northwestern University's Medill School... ...works to study the media landscape of the United States, and its findings and data are being... ...process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional...Full timeWork at officeLocal area$19.89 - $24.85 per hour
...clerical and administrative tasks in support of unit\'s sponsored programs and research... ...Responsibilities : Complexity Typically assists with research projects such as: Single Principal... ...process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View...Hourly payContract workInterim roleWork at office$88.27k - $154.04k
Assistant Corporation Counsel III - Employment Litigation Division Assistant... ...Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant... ...as well as other civil rights and employment law violations... ...federal court as well as in state court. The Division handles...Work experience placement- The City of Chicago Department of Law seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel III for the Special Collections Unit within the COAL Division. The ACC III will draft and prosecute complaints, handle substantial discovery and motions, and participate in hearings and trials...
$88.27k - $154.04k
Assistant Corporation Counsel III - Torts Division Job Number: 41900... ...Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant... ...Torts Division have an active civil defense litigation and trial... ...Rule 705), good standing with state Attorney Registration &...
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