Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys • Santa Ana, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California (USAO) is one of the largest and most impactful in the nation, serving nearly 20 million people in seven counties. The Office enforces the laws and defends the interests of the United States through three primary litigating Divisions: Criminal, National Security, and Civil. The Civil Division is divided into five sections: Complex and Defensive Litigation, Civil Fraud, Civil Rights, Tax and Bankruptcy, and Civil Appeals. An ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a solution-oriented mindset, excellent research and writing skills, as well as strong oral advocacy skills to represent the DOJ in a variety of contexts including, but not limited to, court hearings, depositions/interviews, and settlement conferences. A Civil AUSA candidate should also have a strong and demonstrated commitment to public service, attention to detail, exercise sound judgment and show integrity and honesty in following Department of Justice and United States Attorney's Office policies. This is an open continuous announcement that is intended to continually solicit applications in order to fill immediate and future vacancies. Applications will be reviewed and referred as vacancies occur and will only remain active for seven (5) months from the date of submission. Applicants will be notified when their applications have been reviewed/referred for further consideration. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• If not already an active member of the California bar, any applicant hired will be required to take and subsequently pass the California bar exam.
• AUSAs must become active members of the California bar and maintain California bar membership.

Nice To Haves

• Litigation experience
• Superior academic record
• Excellent writing skills
• Impeccable character
• Demonstrated interest in public service
• Courtroom presence
• Ability to work with and relate to a wide variety of people
• Several years of experience (though highly qualified recent graduates with some experience in practice or as a judicial clerk are also considered)
• Ties to the Central District of California

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States at both the trial and appellate levels.
• Engage in court hearings, depositions/interviews, and settlement conferences.
• Uphold the rule of law.
• Keep the country safe.
• Protect civil rights.
• Enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Telework
• Life insurance
• Health benefits
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
• Relocation expenses may be authorized (not authorized for less than 100 miles distance from the old duty station)
• Recruitment bonus may be authorized

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level