Assistant United States Attorney- General (Civil)

Assistant United States Attorney- General (Civil)

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): New York, New York

Salary Range: $137926 - $197100 Per Year

Job Summary: 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. This position is located in New York, NY https://www.justice.gov/usao/nys

Major Duties:

• This position will require a range of skills and abilities, including managing a high-volume docket; researching case law and drafting complicated briefs; investigating factually and legally complex matters; interacting with agency clients and opposing counsel; and handling all aspects of federal court practice, including pleadings, motions, discovery, settlements, trials, and appearances and oral arguments before the Bankruptcy Court, District Court and Second Circuit Court of Appeals. In our affirmative docket, Civil Division AUSAs pursue investigations and litigate cases designed to remedy violations of federal law, vindicating the rights of victims, protecting the public fisc, and changing unlawful practices by private individuals and entities, as well as state and local governmental actors. These cutting-edge matters span many different subject areas, including civil rights, fraud, environmental protection and health, and tax and bankruptcy. The Civil Division's defensive practice is unique in its breadth and sophistication, engaging our AUSAs in a vast array of matters of public import. These cases include challenges to critical government policies, action, statutes and regulations, and matters implicating national security or foreign policy concerns, as well as tort, medical malpractice, and employment discrimination lawsuits, Bivens and other cases brought against individual federal officials, Freedom of Information Act suits, and immigration-related actions. In all these matters, affirmative and defensive, Civil Division AUSAs serve as a zealous advocate, representing the interests of the United States in accordance with the facts and faithful to the rule of law. Please visit our Civil Division website to learn more: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/civil-division. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Qualifications: Qualifications Applicants must be able to work well with client agencies and the public; possess superior oral and written advocacy skills; have strong character and interpersonal skills; have good judgment; and have demonstrated the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. The USAO seeks a diverse complement of lawyers with a wide range of skills and experience. Hiring preferences include a strong academic record, litigation experience, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, excellent communication abilities, good judgment, the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with the other attorneys, support staff, and stakeholders, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) year of experience as a licensed attorney (or post-law school graduation judicial clerkships) preparing for, participating in, and/or reviewing formal hearings or trials involving litigation at the federal, state, or local court level. United States citizenship is required. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should be committed to public service, possess superior communication and courtroom skills, exhibit exceptional research and writing ability, perform thorough legal and factual analyses, demonstrate an ability to work well with a wide variety of people, exercise good judgment, and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.

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 06/16/2026 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 Southern District of New York at 2126372683 or email at destiny.jones@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 Southern District of New York who can be reached at 2126372683 or destiny.jones@usdoj.gov

Application Deadline: 2026-06-16