U.S. Attorney's Office - ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
About the Office:
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah is located in Salt Lake City and employs approximately 102 employees, including 54 Assistant U.S. Attorneys. The U.S. Attorney's Office prosecutes federal crimes, enforces federal law on Indian reservations and federal facilities, enforces civil statutes and defends the United States against lawsuits.
The U.S. Attorney's Office also has a branch office in St. George which is primarily responsible for handling federal criminal matters which arise in southwestern Utah and overseeing the prosecution of criminal violations occurring in national parks and forests and on other public lands.
Both offices seek to maintain the highest standards of excellence in the enforcement of federal criminal law and the representation of the United States, its agencies, and employees in federal civil actions.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Job Description:
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney to fill a permanent Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in the Civil Division of its Salt Lake City office. Attorneys in the Civil Division are responsible for representing the federal government, its agencies, and employees in civil litigation in the District of Utah. Civil AUSAs are expected to work independently and manage civil cases at all stages of litigation, including appeals. Civil AUSAs make all strategic litigation decisions for their cases, take depositions, prepare and answer discovery, negotiate settlements, engage in motions practice, and try cases.
All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Temporary appointments may or may not be extended or converted to permanent positions without further competition.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a J.D. degree, must be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least two years post-J.D. civil litigation experience. The attorney selected to fill the vacant position must also be willing and able to become an active member of the Utah State Bar and the bar of the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah within twelve months of his or her appointment.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should have excellent writing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment, and have a strong interest in litigation.
Ideal candidates will have:
Four or more years of civil litigation experience
Quick analytical ability and the facility to identify and articulate critical issues
Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding office and courtroom environment
Demonstrated ability to independently plan and manage all aspects of civil litigation, including working with experts
United States citizenship is required.
Salary:
Assistant United States Attorneys’ pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience and availability of funds. The range of basic pay is $56,983 to $149,044 plus locality pay where authorized.
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required.
Application Process:
Please submit resume and cover letter (referencing Vacancy No. 22-UT-07) via email to mardi.al-samarai@usdoj.gov (preferred method). Alternate option would be to mail to the United States Attorney’s Office, Attn: Mardi AlSamarai, 111 South Main Street #1800, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2176. No telephone calls please. Applications must be postmarked no later than October 4, 2022.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
For more information: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/assistant-united-states-attorney-ausa-112