Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

Summary

The Department of Justice represents the United States in legal disputes, litigates civil actions, and upholds the rule of law. Our mission is to safeguard the public interest and federal programs through civil enforcement, including protecting civil rights, defending federal agencies, recovering funds lost to fraud, ensuring environmental protection, and upholding antitrust laws. The Department of Justice represents the United States in all other criminal and non-criminal legal proceedings.

Duties

• If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, 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 on the Department of Justice, please visit https://www.justice.gov/. For more information on the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, please visit: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa. The United States Attorney's Office is the chief law enforcement agency in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the District. This includes civil lawsuits by and against the government. Civil Division attorneys represent the United States in affirmative civil enforcement (ACE) and defensive civil litigation in the district. Primary ACE areas of practice include False Claims Act cases and investigations, including whistleblower actions brought by qui tam relators, civil violations of the Controlled Substances Act, and enforcement of civil rights statutes. Defensive civil litigation includes defense of the government in immigration, tort, employment discrimination cases, Administrative Procedures Act, Bivens, and other civil matters. The attorney must have strong analytical reasoning, legal acumen, written and oral advocacy, and work ethic. The attorney must also exhibit outstanding organizational skills, exercise fair and sound judgment, pay careful attention to facts and details, excel in both independent and team settings, negotiate effectively with opposing counsel, handle matters in court persuasively on behalf of the United States of America, and possess a deep commitment to justice and public service. 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.

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. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Hiring preferences include strong academic records, outstanding organizational skills, superior exceptional legal writing and research skills, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and excellent courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. The ideal candidate will have three or more years of post-J.D. experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery and trial.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/13/2027 to receive consideration. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted timely.) 3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://login.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact Eastern District of Pennsylvania at (215) 861 - 8921 or email at [email protected], prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.