Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Providence, Rhode Island

Salary Range: $83742 - $195100 Per Year

Job Summary: The mission of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island is to uphold federal law with fairness and integrity, ensuring the safety of all who live, work, and visit the Ocean State. The Office prosecutes federal offenses and represents the United States in civil matters before the United States District Court and appellate courts. https://www.justice.gov/usao-ri

Major Duties:

The United States Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced and motivated attorney to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Civil Division, focusing on Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) matters. ACE involves filing and litigating civil actions on behalf of the United States to recover government funds lost to fraud or misconduct and to impose penalties for violations of federal laws, including those related to health, safety, civil rights, and the environment. ACE cases often involve complex factual and legal issues and may have parallel criminal and civil components. As an AUSA in the Civil Division, you will play a key role in enforcing federal civil laws that safeguard the public interest. You also will manage a diverse and active docket that may include cases involving personal injury, employment discrimination, immigration, prisoner litigation, environmental enforcement, and challenges to government policies or actions. Responsibilities include: Conducting civil investigations and developing cases in coordination with federal agencies. Managing discovery, including written discovery, depositions, and expert witnesses. Engaging in motion practice and oral argument. Negotiating settlements and preparing cases for trial. Trying cases in federal court and handling appeals. Civil Division AUSAs are expected to exercise sound judgment, manage a high-volume caseload efficiently, and work collaboratively as part of a team dedicated to upholding federal law and protecting the interests of the United States. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit checks, 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 for AUSA positions is highly competitive. Our ideal candidate will have: Incisive analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a wide variety of civil cases; Superior oral and written communication skills and a strong courtroom presence, including first-chair jury trials; A demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility and public service; Impeccable integrity; Outstanding organizational, time management and interpersonal skills; An aptitude for independent legal research and writing, and the ability to prepare correspondence and pleadings with accuracy and minimal supervision The ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies; Excellent computer literacy skills and the ability to handle all aspects of electronic discovery and litigation; You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

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 12/07/2025 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 prior to the closing date.) 3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.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 Jiri Baskerville at 401-709-5082 or email Jiri.Baskerville@usdoj.gov before the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-07