Assistant United States Attorney

Assistant United States Attorney

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Madison, Wisconsin

Salary Range: $73939 - $193394 Per Year

Job Summary: The United States Attorney's Office is seeking candidates to fill a full-time Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in its Civil Division. The position offers the opportunity to perform public service, and to investigate and litigate a broad range of complex and challenging affirmative and defensive cases. The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Wisconsin is in Madison, Wisconsin. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Major Duties:

• AUSAs in the Civil Division are responsible for representing the United States as primary or secondary counsel in federal, state, and bankruptcy court proceedings. This AUSA will primarily handle bankruptcy and commercial lien cases, as well as investigate and prosecute affirmative civil matters, including suits brought under the False Claims Act, the Controlled Substances Act, and other civil penalty actions. Assignments will include all aspects of civil litigation, including researching legal issues, drafting and responding to discovery requests, conducting document review and organization, taking and defending depositions, preparing dispositive and procedural motions, and handling trials and appeals. This AUSA may also be assigned additional duties at the discretion of the United States Attorney. Such case assignments may include, but are not limited to, defensive litigation involving torts or employment discrimination, immigration matters, habeas corpus cases, actions brought under the Freedom of Information Act, actions seeking federal court review of the administrative actions of federal agencies, actions to defend and/or enforce subpoenas, and the collection of debts owed to the government, including foreclosure, and student loan cases. For all Civil Division AUSAs, responsibilities will increase, and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. We may use this vacancy to fill other vacant AUSA positions. 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 have a J.D. degree, be U.S. citizens, be active members of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and not have received any disciplinary action within the past five years from the date of the application. A minimum of two (2) years of post J.D. litigation or other relevant experience is required. Applicants must be devoted to justice, excellence, and public service; have a very strong ability to research and analyze complex legal and factual issues; write clearly and persuasively; communicate effectively; possess a strong work ethic; exhibit good organizational skills; exercise fair and sound judgment; pay careful attention to facts and details; possess computer and electronic discovery knowledge; work well both independently and on a team; be willing to volunteer to help other attorneys; be able to negotiate effectively with opposing counsel; and be capable of trial work and appellate advocacy. Preferred Qualifications: Significant litigation experience and bankruptcy law experience. Because the AUSA will represent the United States' interests in state court proceedings, preferred qualifications will include candidates who are members of the Wisconsin Bar or who are eligible for immediate Admission on Proof of Practice into the Wisconsin Bar. 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 12/03/2025 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 Western District of Wisconsin at (608) 250-5456 or email at MATTHEW.MAL.LESPERANCE@USDOJ.GOV, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-03