Assistant United States Attorney - Civil (Jackson) USAO Southern District of MississippiAttorney Appointment Type: Attorney PermanentJob ID: 26-MSS-12971189-AUSALocation: Jackson, MS - United StatesApplication Deadline: Wednesday, June 17, 2026About the Office The Southern District of Mississippi protects federal civil and criminal laws across 45 counties, serving a population of more than 2 million people, including military bases, a NASA rocket testing facility, and the Choctaw Indian Reservation.This position is located in Jackson, Mississippi .Job Description The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for representing the United States of America, federal agencies, and federal employees in a wide variety of civil cases. These can include tort claims, employment discrimination claims, bankruptcies, false claims, defending miscellaneous agency actions, and otherwise representing the United States in state and federal courts. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.Qualifications Required Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction, and have at least 3 years of post‑J.D. legal or other relevant legal experience. Qualified experience may include work as an attorney, a judicial law clerk in either a federal or state court, and/or litigation experience in either the public or private sector. Proof of active bar membership and United States citizenship are required.Preferred Qualifications Hiring preference will be given to applicants with courtroom experience in civil litigation matters; strong academics; outstanding organizational skills; superior legal writing and research ability; and demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, community involvement, and public service. Applicants should have quick analytical ability, the ability to accurately articulate critical issues in a case, strong interpersonal skills, good judgment, excellent oral communication, and the capacity to perform independently in a highly demanding environment. Applicants should also possess strong computer skills including automated internet research, electronic court filing, email, and word processing.Additional Information Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation. Occasional travel will be required. Relocation expenses will not be authorized.Assistant United States Attorney pay is determined administratively based on the number of years of professional attorney experience, ranging from $82,459 to $120,000 annually, including 17.06% locality pay.#J-18808-Ljbffr