Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California is seeking experienced attorneys to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) in the Civil Division. Working in the Civil Division, you will be part of a dedicated team representing the United States and federal agencies in a variety of cases, including employment, tort, constitutional and civil rights, FOIA, Administrative Procedure Act, False Claims Act, and financial litigation cases. Required Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar (in any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) years of experience as a licensed attorney (or post‑law school graduation judicial clerkships) preparing for, participating in, and/or reviewing formal hearings or trials involving litigation at the federal, state, or local court level. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications Hiring preferences include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, justice, and public service. Applicants must be substantially self‑sufficient in engaging in day‑to‑day responsibilities and have a strong ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues, make strategic decisions, write clearly and persuasively, and exercise fair and sound judgment. The successful applicant will have a strong work ethic, be able to work equally well independently and in a team setting, and possess the judgment, skill, and strength of character necessary to succeed as lead counsel in fast‑paced litigation. Initial Appointment Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. 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 they are 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. Suitability and Citizenship It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug‑free workplace; persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Congress generally prohibits agencies from employing non‑citizens within the United States, except for a few narrow exceptions as set forth in the annual Appropriations Act. Pursuant to DOJ component policies, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Trustee's Offices, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Unless otherwise indicated, qualifying non‑U.S. citizens meeting immigration and appropriations law criteria may apply for employment with other DOJ organizations, though appointments of non‑citizens are extremely rare and subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. All DOJ employees are subject to a residency requirement. Candidates who have lived outside the United States for two or more of the past five years will likely have difficulty being approved for appointments. The two‑year period is cumulative, not necessarily consecutive. Federal or military employees, or dependents of federal or military employees serving overseas, are excepted from this requirement. #J-18808-Ljbffr US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-