Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)Hiring Organization: USAO Eastern District of VirginiaHiring Office: Attorney Appointment Type: Attorney PermanentJob ID: 26-VAE CIV-12998640-AUSALocation: Alexandria, VA - United StatesApplication Deadline: Thursday, July 16, 2026About the OfficeThe mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. The office is part of a dedicated team that enforces federal criminal and civil laws that protect the life, liberty, and property of citizens.For more information, visit in representing the United States in trial and appellate courts for a wide variety of federal and state litigation, including bankruptcy, civil rights, commercial, constitutional, employment, environmental, federal program, fraud, immigration, medical malpractice, patent, prisoner, social security, summons enforcement, tax, and general tort cases.The primary focus will be in the General Litigation Unit of the Civil Division, defending the United States' interests in civil cases and matters involving employment discrimination allegations, tort law, immigration law, the Constitution, the Administrative Procedure Act, and FOIA.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:J.D. DegreeActive member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdictionUnited States citizenshipPreferred Qualifications: Direct experience litigating civil cases in federal courts and/or a federal judicial clerkship.SalaryAssistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The basic pay range is $65,563 to $171,487, which will include locality pay based on location:Alexandria, VA: 33.94%Norfolk, VA: 18.80%Newport News, VA: 18.80%Richmond, VA: 22.28%TravelOccasional travel may be required.Relocation ExpensesNot Authorized#J-18808-Ljbffr