Assistant United States Attorney (Civil Division)

Summary Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. Responsibilities Our mission is to protect and serve the citizens of the Northern District of Oklahoma through the ethical, vigorous, and impartial enforcement of federal law. The U.S. Attorney's Office represents the United States and its client agencies in civil and criminal litigation before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma and in appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The U.S. Attorney's Office is accepting applications for the position of an Assistant United States Attorney to serve in the Civil Division. The attorney selected for this position will work closely with federal agency and law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute civil enforcement cases involving fraud, waste, and abuse in government healthcare programs, procurement, and other services. The attorney will also handle defensive torts (including property damage and personal injury claims, such as medical malpractice cases), employment discrimination, land condemnations, foreclosures, defensive environmental claims, challenges to agency actions, and bankruptcy. Civil Division AUSAs actively prosecute or defend civil cases at all stages of the investigation and litigation processes including at the trial and appellate levels. Civil Division AUSAs also take depositions, prepare and answer discovery requests, negotiate settlements, engage in motions practice, conduct trials, draft appellate briefs, and argue cases before appellate judges. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated capacity to function independently in a demanding environment. Successful applicants must exhibit superior research and writing skills, including spotting issues, developing arguments, and presenting rebuttal points. Applicants must be comfortable processing, using, and comprehending large electronically stored discovery records. Successful applicants must demonstrate an ability to make critical decisions to successfully position the United States for an optimal outcome in litigation. Applicants should exhibit strong interpersonal skills, including the skill to present complex oral arguments to district and appellate judges, and the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with the court, opposing counsel, and client agencies. Applicants must have a well-developed attention to detail and accuracy to present issues, arguments, and evidence with a high degree of professionalism. Successful candidates should also possess computer literacy skills including experience in automated legal research, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail, and word processing systems and similar software. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants received by February 06, 2026 will receive first consideration. Applicants will then be reviewed on a rolling basis. (The filling of this position is subject to availability of funds). Education Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree Additional Information Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $73,939 to $193,394. Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information. Type of Position: 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.

Created: 2026-01-22