Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

What you would do

• Represent the United States as primary counsel in federal district court.
• Manage cases from investigation through discovery, motions and trial.
• Research legal issues and draft motions and legal memoranda.
• Take or defend depositions and review case documents.
• Advise division managers on litigation strategy and policy recommendations.

Do you qualify for AD-21 (up to AD-28)?

With experience: At least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. The announcement does not state a specific grade level for this experience.

With education: A J.D. (Juris Doctor) law degree is required. The school must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of no more than two pages, with job dates including month, day and year
• Writing sample of up to 15 pages
• Unofficial law school transcript
• Occupational Questionnaire, completed during the online application
• DD-214 and SF-15 if you claim veterans' preference
• SF-50 and a statement of your political appointment, if you are a current or former political appointee

How you will be rated: Your application is first checked to make sure you meet all requirements. An attorney interview panel then reviews qualified applicants and recommends who to interview. Missing information or a resume over two pages can lead to an ineligible rating.

Tips for this job:

• Keep your resume to two pages or less, because a longer resume makes you ineligible.
• Include month, day and year for every job start and end date on your resume.
• Check that your questionnaire and documents are submitted before the closing date, since you are responsible for submitting them.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Travel is 25% or less, with occasional travel within and outside the district, possibly 1 to 5 nights. The announcement text about travel is cut off.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy. A recruitment incentive may be considered based on qualifications.

Conditions of employment:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Generally must live in the district or within 25 miles of it
• Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
• Pre-employment fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug test
• Background investigation required for continued employment
• 2-year trial period
• Financial disclosure required
• Disclose any political appointee service within the last 5 years

Job details

Salary

$65,563 – $153,834 per year

Pay scale and grade

AD-21 (up to AD-28) · Administratively determined

Locations

• Lafayette, Louisiana
• Shreveport, Louisiana

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Openings

1

Security clearance

Confidential

Travel

25% or less

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Attorney (0905)

Announcement

27-LAW-13101450-AUSA