Assistant U.S. Attorney (Civil), Civil Litigation

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys is hiring a Assistant U.S. Attorney (Civil) in Des Moines, IA.

What you’ll do:

• Handle civil cases for the United States, preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs and presenting arguments in court.
• Investigate claims, gather and review evidence, interview witnesses, and work with federal agencies to build strong cases.
• Negotiate settlements where appropriate, advise agency clients on legal risks, and keep accurate case records through each stage.

What you need:

• A J.D. degree and active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction, with experience in civil litigation or a related legal field.
• Excellent written and spoken advocacy, careful legal analysis, and the ability to manage several complex cases under deadlines.

Pay and schedule: $77,371 – $197,100 per year, full-time and permanent, with occasional travel.

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