Assistant U.S. Attorney; Civil Continuous

Position: Assistant U.S. Attorney (Civil) Open Continuous
Location: Richmond

Summary

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.

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Additional selections may be made at a later time.

Summary

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.

For more information, visit http://.html

Additional selections may be made at a later time.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

10/29/2025 to 04/30/2026

Salary $63,163 to - $165,209 per year

Base salary, which does not include locality (Determined upon selection location)

Pay scale & grade AD 21

Locations

Many vacancies in the following locations:

Alexandria, VA

Newport News, VA

Norfolk County, VA

Richmond, VA

Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

29

Job family (Series)

* 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status No Security clearance Top Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number
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This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All United States Citizens and Nationals

Duties

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An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for a highly motivated attorney, including the opportunity to work on his or her own caseload and handle his or her own trials. In the Civil Division, Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) represent the United States' interests in trial and appellate courts in a wide variety of federal and state litigation, including commercial, constitutional, employment, environmental, federal programs, immigration, medical malpractice, patent, prisoner, Social Security, summons enforcement, tax, and general tort cases.

The attorneys selected for this position will be assigned to the Civil Division in the Alexandria, Richmond, Newport, or Norfolk Division and will focus on defending the United States' interests in civil cases and matters involving employment law, tort law, immigration law, constitutional law, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Freedom of Information Act, among others.

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 .

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, 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. 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.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Federal litigation experience, a federal judicial clerkship, and/or experience…