What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant United States Attorney (Civil Division) position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
USAO Northern District of Oklahoma
Job ID
25-OKN -12781286-AUSA
Location:
110 W. 7th Street
Tulsa, OK 74119 - United States
Application Deadline:
Monday, August 25, 2025
About the Office
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.
Job Description
The attorney selected for this position will handle a wide variety of civil cases involving, for example: defensive torts (property damage and personal injury, such as medical malpractice); Bivens claims; employment discrimination; land condemnations; foreclosures; defensive environmental claims; affirmative civil enforcement; challenges to agency actions (APA); and bankruptcy.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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, with minimal guidance, in a highly 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, utilizing 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 optimum outcome in litigation. Applicants should exhibit strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a supportive and professional matter with the court, opposing counsel and client agencies. Applicants must have a well-developed attention to detail and accuracy in order to present issues, arguments, and evidence with a high degree of professionalism.
Successful candidates should also possess computer literacy skills to include experience in automated research, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail, and word processing systems and software.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
Applications for this position must be submitted through USAJobs at the following link:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/843091100
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.
Salary
$79,440 to $193,394, which includes locality pay.
USAO Northern District of Oklahoma
Job ID
25-OKN -12781286-AUSA
Location:
110 W. 7th Street
Tulsa, OK 74119 - United States
Application Deadline:
Monday, August 25, 2025
About the Office
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.
Job Description
The attorney selected for this position will handle a wide variety of civil cases involving, for example: defensive torts (property damage and personal injury, such as medical malpractice); Bivens claims; employment discrimination; land condemnations; foreclosures; defensive environmental claims; affirmative civil enforcement; challenges to agency actions (APA); and bankruptcy.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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, with minimal guidance, in a highly 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, utilizing 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 optimum outcome in litigation. Applicants should exhibit strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a supportive and professional matter with the court, opposing counsel and client agencies. Applicants must have a well-developed attention to detail and accuracy in order to present issues, arguments, and evidence with a high degree of professionalism.
Successful candidates should also possess computer literacy skills to include experience in automated research, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail, and word processing systems and software.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
Applications for this position must be submitted through USAJobs at the following link:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/843091100
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.
Salary
$79,440 to $193,394, which includes locality pay.
Salary : $79,440 - $193,394
