Overview The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Southern District of Georgia is seeking applications from experienced attorneys or those who will be an active member of a bar association prior to entry on duty to fill an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancy within the Civil Division in either the Savannah or Augusta, Georgia office. This is an open announcement that will remain open until filled or 07/13/2026.Responsibilities Represent the United States and its agency clients in tort, employment discrimination, constitutional, and other civil litigation filed against the United States, including immigration-related matters concerning immigration detention or visa adjudications.Handle a high-volume docket in the Civil Division's defensive section, including working with government agencies to gather information and evidence, engaging in motion practice and oral argument, taking and defending depositions, preparing and responding to written discovery, negotiating settlements, and preparing cases for trial.Try cases and brief and argue appeals as assigned; contribute to the training and development of junior staff as experience progresses.Given the breadth of the Civil Division's work, flexibility and a willingness to learn new subject areas are mandatory for successful applicants. AUSAs handle their matters with a high level of independence. Responsibilities are assigned commensurate with experience and will increase in complexity as the AUSA progresses.Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment 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.Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements.United States citizenship is required.You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Education: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree by Enter on Duty (EOD) date.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 $65,563 to $171,487 not including locality pay.Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.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.Travel: Occasional travelConflict of Interest: Applicants should familiarize themselves with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. If applicable, notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved so potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues can be addressed.EEO Statement: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Open to learn more about federal benefits.#J-18808-Ljbffr