Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Minneapolis, Minnesota

Salary Range: $80609 - $195100 Per Year

Job Summary: This is an open continuous announcement intended to continually solicit applications to fill immediate and future vacancies. Applications will be reviewed and referred as vacancies occur. Applications must be submitted by May 19, 2026. For more information regarding the office, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn. These positions are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Major Duties:

• The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota serves the entire state of Minnesota, with offices located in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Criminal Division prosecutes a wide range of federal cases including violent crime, crimes committed on Indian Reservations, organized crime, narcotics fraud and public corruption, national security, and cybercrime. The Civil Division handles a variety of civil cases, including healthcare and procurement fraud, civil rights enforcement, constitutional challenges to statutes and regulations, environmental defense and enforcement, financial litigation, bankruptcy, asset forfeiture, immigration, and the defense of employment discrimination and tort claims. Assistant United States Attorneys ("AUSAs") in both divisions litigate matters in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota and in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. This position is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner. The Civil Division handles a wide variety of civil cases, including healthcare and procurement fraud, civil rights enforcement, constitutional challenges to statutes and regulations, environmental defense and enforcement, financial litigation, bankruptcy, asset forfeiture, immigration, and the defense of employment discrimination and tort claims. AUSAs in the Civil Division are responsible for representing the federal government and its agencies and employees in civil litigation in the district. These AUSAs conduct pre-trial investigations and handle all aspects of civil litigation, including taking and defending depositions, propounding and answering discovery, engaging in motions practice, trying cases, negotiating settlements, drafting appellate briefs, and arguing cases before appellate court judges. AUSAs are expected to work independently and in teams with other AUSAs and federal government agencies. The attorney selected to fill the civil vacancy will engage in a broad civil, federal litigation practice across many of the different subject matters described above in the District of Minnesota. AUSAs in the civil division manage a high-volume docket of affirmative and/or defensive cases, depending on the needs of the office, as well as the interests and experience of the particular AUSA. AUSAs will work with a broad spectrum of federal agencies, representing the interests of the United States in federal court. For many matters, AUSAs will also have the opportunity to work closely with many different divisions within the Department of Justice. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any particular area of interest in their application materials and to highlight experience in any of the areas of the law covered, though specific prior experience is not. For all Civil Division AUSAs, responsibilities will increase, and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. 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. You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Preferred Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have experience involving two or more of the following: current or prior experience as an AUSA. experience prosecuting complex and long-term investigations. experience litigating cases in federal or state courts, with substantial responsibility for all aspects of investigation, discovery, and trial. Have exceptional written and oral advocacy skills. Applicants must also demonstrate the following: Desire to work as an AUSA in the District of Minnesota Commitment to excellence, strong work ethic, and drive, which may be demonstrated through successful teamwork, leadership, obstacles overcome, and personal, academic, and professional achievement. Quick analytical ability and the facility to articulate the critical issues accurately and precisely in a case. Excellent communication and courtroom skills, as well as the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and partner law enforcement agencies. Capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment and be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of 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 05/19/2026 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 District of Minnesota at 612-272-8264 or email at Rasheda.Devaney@usdoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying. The Point of Contact for this vacancy announcement is District of Minnesota who can be reached at 612-272-8264 or Rasheda.Devaney@usdoj.gov

Application Deadline: 2026-05-19