Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

This is an open continuous announcement intended to continually solicit applications to fill immediate and future vacancies. Applications will be reviewed and referred as vacancies occur. Applications must be submitted by May 19, 2026.

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These positions are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Duties

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota serves the entire state of Minnesota, with offices located in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Criminal Division prosecutes a wide range of federal cases including violent crime, crimes committed on Indian Reservations, organized crime, narcotics fraud and public corruption, national security, and cybercrime. The Civil Division handles a variety of civil cases, including healthcare and procurement fraud, civil rights enforcement, constitutional challenges to statutes and regulations, environmental defense and enforcement, financial litigation, bankruptcy, asset forfeiture, immigration, and the defense of employment discrimination and tort claims. Assistant United States Attorneys (“AUSAs”) in both divisions litigate matters in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota and in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

This position is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner.

The Civil Division handles a wide variety of civil cases, including healthcare and procurement fraud, civil rights enforcement, constitutional challenges to statutes and regulations, environmental defense and enforcement, financial litigation, bankruptcy, asset forfeiture, immigration, and the defense of employment discrimination and tort claims.

AUSAs in the Civil Division are responsible for representing the federal government and its agencies and employees in civil litigation in the district. These AUSAs conduct pre-trial investigations and handle all aspects of civil litigation, including taking and defending depositions, propounding and answering discovery, engaging in motions practice, trying cases, negotiating settlements, drafting appellate briefs, and arguing cases before appellate court judges. AUSAs are expected to work independently and in teams with other AUSAs and federal government agencies.

The attorney selected to fill the civil vacancy will engage in a broad civil, federal litigation practice across many of the different subject matters described above in the District of Minnesota. AUSAs in the civil division manage a high-volume docket of affirmative and / or defensive cases, depending on the needs of the office, as well as the interests and experience of the particular AUSA. AUSAs will work with a broad spectrum of federal agencies, representing the interests of the United States in federal court. For many matters, AUSAs will also have the opportunity to work closely with many different divisions within the Department of Justice. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any particular area of interest in their application materials and to highlight experience in any of the areas of the law covered, though specific prior experience is not.

For all Civil Division AUSAs, responsibilities will increase, and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

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

Requirements

You must be a United States Citizen or National.

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.

Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.

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