Assistant Attorney; Civil

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 four divisions: the Administrative Division, Appellate Division, Civil Division and Criminal Division.

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 City, office. 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. Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.

Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrative capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.