Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office is hiring an Assistant United States Attorney for its Civil Division in Chicago, Illinois. The selected applicant will represent the United States, its agencies, and its officials in a range of defensive and affirmative civil litigation. Responsibilities and assignment complexity will increase as training and experience progress. This is an open continuous announcement that will close no later than April 30, 2027, or when all positions are filled. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and additional positions may be filled depending on the office's needs. Some travel is required, but not on a regular basis. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Applicants generally must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles. Appointment is conditioned on satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals and, if applicable, comply with Selective Service requirements.

Requirements

J.D. degree or equivalent.
Active membership in good standing of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.
At least two years of post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience, as specified in the qualifications section.
U.S. citizenship or national status.
Reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles.
Satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks, and a favorable background investigation for continued employment.
Register for Selective Service if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Excellent academic record.
Significant litigation experience.
Civil law experience.
Strong legal writing skills.
Demonstrated commitment to public service.

Responsibilities

Represent the United States, its agencies, and its officials in defensive and affirmative civil litigation.
Take on increasingly complex assignments as training and experience progress.