Assistant United States Attorney (Defensive) (Open/Continuous)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys has an opening for an Assistant United States Attorney (Defensive) (Open/Continuous) in Multiple Locations, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time position.
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Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys has an opening for an Assistant United States Attorney (Defensive) (Open/Continuous) in Multiple Locations, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time position.
Pay stated in the listing: $86,596 - $197,100 per year.
Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside United States should check the official work permit route before applying.
Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 9, 2026; applications close on Mar 8, 2027.
- Employer
- Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
- Location
- Multiple Locations, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
- Pay
- $86,596 - $197,100 per year
- Found
- Nov 9, 2026 on USAJobs
- Closes
- Mar 8, 2027
- Employer text
- 224 words, about 1 min to read
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About the role
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01Preferred Qualifications
Applicants should have excellent writing and oral communication skills, strong character, dedication, work ethic, and the ability to work well with others and independently. Required Qualifications:Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). United States citizenship is required. Proof of active bar membership is required. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
The Civil Division's Defensive Unit defends claims filed against the United States, including tort, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, immigration, and foreclosures. The Defensive Unit also defends claims brought against individual federal employees (Bivens claims). 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 www.sss.gov.
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