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Generalist Civil AUSA

 

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York encourages diverse, talented, and dedicated attorneys to apply for the position of a generalist Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Office’s Civil Division in the Brooklyn, New York office.

 

The Civil Division defends the United States and its agencies and officers in lawsuits brought pursuant to various sovereign immunity waivers. These include actions for monetary and equitable relief and run the gamut from claims for damages to constitutional challenges.   The Civil Division also conducts investigations and brings affirmative litigation on behalf of the United States under a wide variety of statutes. Generalist AUSAs carry both defensive and affirmative caseloads.  AUSAs handle these cases in all phases before the district court and on appeal.

 

✳✳REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS✳✳

➡Candidates must be active members of the bar.

➡Have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal experience.

➡U.S. citizenship is required.

 

Preferred Qualifications include but are not limited to:

◾Candidates should possess excellent oral and written advocacy skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.

◾Candidates should exhibit sound judgment, be able to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment and possess a sincere and demonstrated commitment to justice and public service.

◾ Federal court litigation experience, a history of handling complex legal issues, and trial experience are all helpful.

 

📝To apply please send a single PDF containing your cover letter, resume, a completed signed application, writing sample, a copy of your certificate of good standing, and a copy of your transcripts to the following address:

📩USANYE-CivilAUSAResumes@usdoj.gov 

 

Click here for a copy of the AUSA Application. 

 

◾Applicants should also send their original Certificate of Good Standing and Transcripts to the Following address:

 

Executive Specialist Korin Foy

Re: AUSA Application

United States Attorney’s Office

Eastern District of New York

271 Cadman Plaza East

Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201

 

◾All letters of recommendation and cover letters should be addressed as follows:

 

Executive Assistant United States Attorney Judith A. Philips

United States Attorney’s Office

Eastern District of New York

271 Cadman Plaza East

Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201

 

◾Applicants should note their interest in a generalist AUSA position in their cover letter.

 

📅Applications should be submitted by Friday January 31, 2025.