Assistant United States Attorney (TERM Appointment, Not-to-Exceed 03/31/2028)

Assistant United States Attorney (TERM Appointment, Not-to-Exceed 03/31/2028)

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Albany, New York, Binghamton, New York, Plattsburgh, New York, Syracuse, New York

Salary Range: $73939 - $195100 Per Year

Job Summary: The U.S. Dept. of Justice has prioritized immigration enforcement and other border-related issues through an initiative known as the Border District Surge. In support of this mission, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of NY, a border district, is seeking an Assistant U.S. Attorney to work in the Civil Div. in Albany, Binghamton, Plattsburgh, or Syracuse, NY for a term, not-to-exceed 03/31/2028. For info on DOJ and U.S. Attorneys' Offices, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao.

Major Duties:

• The United States Department of Justice has prioritized immigration enforcement and other border-related issues through an initiative known as the Border District Surge (BDS). In support of this mission, the United States Attorney's Office for the NDNY, a border district, is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) to work in the Civil Division in its Albany, Binghamton, Plattsburgh, or Syracuse, New York office for a term, not-to-exceed March 31, 2028. AUSAs in NDNY's Civil Division defend the United States in civil litigation, including immigration, torts, employment discrimination, and attacks on the legality of government decisions. Civil Division AUSAs also investigate and prosecute civil enforcement actions, including False Claims Act qui tam litigation and matters under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The selected AUSA will handle defensive and affirmative civil litigation in areas that are a priority under the BDS initiative, such as, for example, civil immigration litigation (to include mandamus and habeas petitions and actions under the Administrative Procedure Act), and civil CSA enforcement. The selected AUSA may also work any other type of civil case to the extent that their BDS-related caseload permits. The selected AUSA will handle all aspects of the cases to which they are assigned, including investigating allegations, conducting discovery, leading settlement negotiations, participating in mediation, writing motions and briefs, collaborating with federal agency counsel, and representing the United States in court at conferences, hearings, and trials. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress. 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. Selective Service Requirement: 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. Residency Requirement: 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. Travel Requirement: Employment will require occasional travel to court at one of the designated District sites, namely Albany, Auburn, Binghamton, Malone, Plattsburgh, Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown. Other occasional travel within and/or outside the District may be required.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. Applicants must hold United States citizenship. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will: Have at least 3 years of post-J.D. experience that provided significant opportunity to develop strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and courtroom litigation skills; Demonstrate facility with federal civil practice; Be comfortable with all aspects of electronic discovery and litigation; Collaborate effectively with others, including AUSAs, law enforcement, support staff, and court personnel; Possess impeccable integrity; and Be self-motivated, justice-oriented, organized, and courteous. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements upon closing date of 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. This is a TERM position, not-to-exceed March 31, 2028. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition. The staffing, continuation, or extension of this position is subject to the availability of funds. 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. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/04/2026 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 Maria Farrell at 315-448-0963 or via email at maria.farrell@usddoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-04