Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

Description:

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.

For more information regarding the office, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn .

These positions are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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

Requirements:

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.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
• All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will have experience involving two or more of the following:

• current or prior experience as an AUSA.
• experience prosecuting complex and long-term investigations.
• experience litigating cases in federal or state courts, with substantial responsibility for all aspects of investigation, discovery, and trial.
• Have exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.

Applicants must also demonstrate the following:

• Desire to work as an AUSA in the District of Minnesota
• Commitment to excellence, strong work ethic, and drive, which may be demonstrated through successful teamwork, leadership, obstacles overcome, and personal, academic, and professional achievement. Quick analytical ability and the facility to articulate the critical issues accurately and precisely in a case. Excellent communication and courtroom skills, as well as the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and partner law enforcement agencies.
• Capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment and be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.