Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

$79,667 a year
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Portland Full-day Full-time

Description:

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon is seeking experienced attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in our Civil Division. These positions are located in our District's headquarters in Portland, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We seek motivated individuals who enjoy working on a variety of challenging litigation matters while supported by colleagues of the highest caliber. This post is continuous with initial review of applications beginning January 28.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants should be capable of managing numerous ongoing litigation matters - including juggling court appearances, depositions and deadlines for discovery - in a collegial, supportive manner. Applicants should have experience appearing in court, arbitrations, and/or depositions. Trial experience is preferred. Applicants should possess superior research and writing abilities, with the ability to prepare high-quality, persuasive pleadings. Writing is a major aspect of every civil AUSA's portfolio. Applicants should be experienced with handling litigation from initial case filing through discovery and dispositive motions.

Applicants should possess impeccable judgment and the proven ability to work independently, while also being self-aware enough to know when they need supervisory input with difficult or sensitive issues.

Applicants should value teamwork and collegiality, including by being ready to support their colleagues during litigation emergencies. Most importantly, everyone who works for the Department of Justice must recognize that their conduct toward opposing counsel, agency counsel, investigators, colleagues, judges and courthouse staff must always be guided by the highest standards of professionalism, legal ethics and kindness.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.



Jan 7, 2026;   from: usajobs.gov

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