Assistant U.S. Attorney (Civil Division)

Assistant U.S. Attorney (Civil Division) Hiring Organization USAO Eastern District of Virginia Job ID

26-VAE-EB-12951566-AUSA

Location 2100 Jamieson Ave (Alexandria, VA) About the Office The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia has four offices which are located in Alexandria, Richmond, Norfolk, and Newport News. Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) are assigned to each of these offices to prosecute criminal cases and litigate civil cases. The district consists of more than 19,000 square miles, has a population of over six million, and includes numerous federal agencies (including the Defense Department and the CIA), military installations, and major airports. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Job Description An appointment with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia (“the Office”) offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorneys: an opportunity to work on their own caseload and handle their own trials. Working on affirmative civil enforcement (ACE) matters in the Civil Division, the AUSA represents the United States’ interests by investigating and bringing affirmative civil actions, including under the False Claims Act, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and other statutes and common law causes of action. ACE AUSAs may also handle matters in bankruptcy court. Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Application Process Applications must be submitted online through the following link: [application link]. 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 if 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. Salary Information $65,563 to $171,487 , which will include the following locality pay based on the location selection listed below: Alexandria, VA is 33.94% Number of Positions Many Travel Travel within and outside the district may be required but should be minimal. Relocation Expenses Not Authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr The United States Department of Justice