What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant United States Attorney (Civil) position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
USAO Eastern District of Oklahoma
Hiring Office
Muskogee, OK
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
25-12768544-AUSA
Location:
520 Denison Ave.
Muskogee, OK 74401 - United States
Application Deadline:
Sunday, September 7, 2025
About the Office
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma (USAOKE) serves as the chief federal law enforcement office in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and is accountable to the citizens of the Eastern District for pursuing justice, ensuring public safety, enforcing the law, protecting the interests of the United States, and exercising stewardship of the government's resources. The Eastern District is comprised of 26 counties in eastern and southern Oklahoma, ranging from southeast of Tulsa, Oklahoma to the Texas border and from the Arkansas border to Carter County on the west. The headquarters of the Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee (Creek) and Seminole) are located in the District. The entire Eastern District of Oklahoma is Indian country and the USAOKE has jurisdiction to prosecute major crimes committed by or against members of a federally recognized Indian tribe. As a result, the successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to serve in a vibrant, challenging, and evolving criminal prosecution division.
Job Description
Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Civil Divison are responsible for legal research and writing, directing investigations, case development, and case presentation and resolution. Defensive practice areas include personal injury and wrongful death, employment discrimination, constitutional torts, medical malpractice, and immigration. Affirmative practice areas include the investigation and prosecution of civil actions under statutes such as the False Claims Act, Controlled Substances Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act. Our Civil Division represents the United States, its agencies, officers, and employees in civil actions in the Eastern District of Oklahoma. To be an effective Civil AUSA, the successful candidate must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work closely with federal, state, local and tribal agencies.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Desire to work as an AUSA in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, with prior violent crime prosecution and jury trial experience.
Possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work closely with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.
Have superior research, writing, and oral advocacy abilities, strong academic credentials, and good judgment.
Intelligence and aptitude, measured by professional experience/growth potential, academic record, the writing sample, and any interview performance.
Commitment to excellence, strong work ethic and drive, as may be demonstrated through successful team work, leadership, obstacles overcome, and personal, academic and professional achievement.
Sound judgment and good character.
Balance, both professionally and personally, in terms of interests and abilities.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
Paper applications are not accepted. You must apply online with USAJobs https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/841150200
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on Sunday August 3, 2025 to receive first consideration. Complete application packages will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled or until 11:59 PM (ET) Sunday September 7, 2025.
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
AD-21 $73,939 to AD-29 $190,000; which includes 17.06% locality
USAO Eastern District of Oklahoma
Hiring Office
Muskogee, OK
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
25-12768544-AUSA
Location:
520 Denison Ave.
Muskogee, OK 74401 - United States
Application Deadline:
Sunday, September 7, 2025
About the Office
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma (USAOKE) serves as the chief federal law enforcement office in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and is accountable to the citizens of the Eastern District for pursuing justice, ensuring public safety, enforcing the law, protecting the interests of the United States, and exercising stewardship of the government's resources. The Eastern District is comprised of 26 counties in eastern and southern Oklahoma, ranging from southeast of Tulsa, Oklahoma to the Texas border and from the Arkansas border to Carter County on the west. The headquarters of the Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee (Creek) and Seminole) are located in the District. The entire Eastern District of Oklahoma is Indian country and the USAOKE has jurisdiction to prosecute major crimes committed by or against members of a federally recognized Indian tribe. As a result, the successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to serve in a vibrant, challenging, and evolving criminal prosecution division.
Job Description
Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Civil Divison are responsible for legal research and writing, directing investigations, case development, and case presentation and resolution. Defensive practice areas include personal injury and wrongful death, employment discrimination, constitutional torts, medical malpractice, and immigration. Affirmative practice areas include the investigation and prosecution of civil actions under statutes such as the False Claims Act, Controlled Substances Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act. Our Civil Division represents the United States, its agencies, officers, and employees in civil actions in the Eastern District of Oklahoma. To be an effective Civil AUSA, the successful candidate must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work closely with federal, state, local and tribal agencies.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Desire to work as an AUSA in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, with prior violent crime prosecution and jury trial experience.
Possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work closely with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.
Have superior research, writing, and oral advocacy abilities, strong academic credentials, and good judgment.
Intelligence and aptitude, measured by professional experience/growth potential, academic record, the writing sample, and any interview performance.
Commitment to excellence, strong work ethic and drive, as may be demonstrated through successful team work, leadership, obstacles overcome, and personal, academic and professional achievement.
Sound judgment and good character.
Balance, both professionally and personally, in terms of interests and abilities.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
Paper applications are not accepted. You must apply online with USAJobs https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/841150200
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on Sunday August 3, 2025 to receive first consideration. Complete application packages will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled or until 11:59 PM (ET) Sunday September 7, 2025.
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
AD-21 $73,939 to AD-29 $190,000; which includes 17.06% locality
Salary : $73,939 - $190,000
