Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)Hiring OrganizationUSAO Middle District of GeorgiaHiring OfficeAttorney Appointment TypeAttorney PermanentJob ID26-GAM-12861294-AUSALocation: 300 Mulberry Street, Suite 400, Macon, GA 31201 - United StatesApplication Deadline: Tuesday, January 26, 2027About the OfficeThe Middle District of Georgia encompasses 70 of Georgia's 159 counties and covers 25,471 square miles with a population of approximately 2,045,000. The district is home to Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Fort Benning in Columbus, and the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany and has courthouses in Macon, Athens, Albany, Columbus, and Valdosta.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 DescriptionThe United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia (MDGA) is currently seeking highly qualified Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) candidates for the Civil Division. The selected applicant will have the opportunity to perform an important public service by representing the interests of the United States of America in civil actions involving the United States.AUSAs in the Civil Division are responsible for conducting a wide range of civil litigation including defensive litigation involving the Federal Torts Claims Act, the Administrative Procedures Act, Title VII, constitutional torts, habeas corpus claims in immigration matters, and other areas of the law. AUSAs also work on ACE (Affirmative Civil Enforcement) which seeks to enforce federal law through affirmative legal action on behalf of the United States. The specific assignments and responsibilities of an AUSA in the Civil Division are subject to the needs of the office and the mission of the Department of Justice.The responsibilities of this position include representing the United States as primary counsel in judicial proceedings, such as hearings, oral arguments, and trials, in United States District Court and appeals in the United States Court of Appeals. Civil Division AUSAs are responsible for substantial legal research and writing, both at trial and appellate levels.Individuals applying for the position must have strong leadership skills, possess a strong work ethic, exhibit good organizational skills, exercise fair and sound judgment, pay careful attention to facts and details, work well both independently and on a team, be ready and willing to volunteer to help other attorneys, possess excellent negotiation skills, have strong ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues, write clearly and persuasively, and represent the Government's interests at hearings and trials before the United States District Court.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.Applicant lists will be reviewed and referred on June 17, 2026 and every two weeks thereafter until the vacancies are filled, but no later than April 23, 2027.QualificationsApplicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.Application RequirementsRequired: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (this is completed automatically during the apply online process).Required: Your resume must not exceed two pages. You will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration if your resume exceeds two pages. Include relevant employment history as outlined below for each job.Official position title (if Federal, include series/grade);Employer name and contact information, Start and end dates (for full consideration you must include month, day, and year);Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time;A list of duties performed and accomplishments.Required: List of references.Required: Copy of active bar membership, in good standing.Required: A legal writing sample (not to exceed 25 pages).Required: A one-page cover letter highlighting your qualifications and indicating why you should be hired for this position.Required, if applicable: A recent copy of an SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), showing title, series, grade, and current salary; and a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.Required, if applicable: To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be evaluated" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.Optional: Copy of official transcript confirming J.D. degree.Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.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 conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.CompensationAssistant United States Attorney pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay for Columbus, GA is $81,160 to $190,431, which includes 23.79% locality pay. The range of basic pay for Macon, GA is $76,748 to $180,078, which includes 17.06% locality pay.Number of PositionsFewTravelOccasional travel is required.Relocation ExpensesNot AuthorizedThis and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships.#J-18808-Ljbffr