Assistant United States Attorney

Full Job Description

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 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) vacancies within the Civil Division in the Savannah, Georgia branch office.

This is an open announcement that will remain open until filled or 4/17/2026. Qualified applicants will be referred to selecting officials at 1-week intervals.

Required 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. United States citizenship is required. Major Duties:

The USAO serves as the Government's law firm for all aspects of federal litigation, including defending the U.S.

Government's interests in civil cases, recovery of fraudulently obtained government funds, civil fraud, collection and enforcement actions, and the prosecution of federal crimes.

The work of the Civil Division mirrors the varied activities of the federal government and offers a challenging and diverse caseload.

Attorneys selected through this announcement will be assigned to the Civil Division's defensive section, where they will 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.

AUSAs in the Civil Division's defensive section manage a high-volume docket of cases involving the federal government.

Day-to-day responsibilities include 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, preparing cases for trial, trying cases, and briefing and arguing appeals.

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 high levels 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.