Assistant United States Attorney

Assistant United States Attorney

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Las Vegas, Nevada

Salary Range: $78394 - $197100 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. 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. For information about the District of Nevada, please visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-nv

Major Duties:

• The attorney filling this position will serve the United States by representing the federal government, its agencies, and its employees in a wide range of civil litigation. This critical role contributes directly to the fair and effective enforcement of federal laws and the protection of public resources. A primary focus of the position is pursuing affirmative civil enforcement and/or asset forfeiture actions on behalf of the federal government. Through this proactive litigation, the attorney plays a key role in combating fraud, imposing civil penalties, pursuing asset forfeitures, and recovering debts owed to the United States. These efforts are essential to safeguarding public funds and ensuring accountability, offering a challenging and impactful opportunity to enforce the law vigorously. In addition to affirmative litigation, the attorney may also defend the United States in civil actions. This defensive work includes handling tort claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act-such as premises liability, vehicle accidents, and medical malpractice-as well as constitutional tort claims brought under Bivens against federal employees. The attorney may also address employment-related litigation, bankruptcy matters, and judicial review of agency decisions under the Administrative Procedure Act, ensuring a comprehensive representation of the government's interests. This position offers the opportunity to serve the public interest while working on complex and meaningful legal matters. As your training and experience progress, responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more challenging, allowing you to grow in your role as a steward of justice on behalf of the United States. 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 (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: The Preferred candidate will have at least 3 years of federal litigation experience. The preferred candidate must have experience taking and defending depositions of lay and expert witnesses. The preferred candidate must also have experience working with expert witnesses, including locating expert witnesses, and preparing expert witness disclosures. 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 06/05/2026 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 email USANV.HR@usdoj.gov prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.

Application Deadline: 2026-06-05