Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

Department of Justice Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys (191 current openings) Bridgeport, Connecticut Full-time Security Clearance: Other
Application Deadline:
2026-09-01
Posted:
2026-08-12

About 3 weeks left

Salary: $86,596 – $197,100 per year (AD-21/29)

Salary context

Based on 293 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays around the middle of similar positions.

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should have excellent writing and oral communication skills, strong character, dedication, work ethic, and the ability to work well with others and independently. Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). United States citizenship is required. Proof of active bar membership is required. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Position Overview

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut is seeking applications for one Assistant United States Attorney to serve in the Defensive Unit of the office's Civil Division. This position is located in New Haven, Bridgeport, or Hartford, Connecticut.

Duties

  • The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut is seeking applications for one Assistant United States Attorney to serve in the Defensive Unit of the office's Civil Division. The Civil Division's Defensive Unit defends claims filed against the United States, including tort, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, immigration, and foreclosures. The Defensive Unit also defends claims brought against individual federal employees (Bivens claims). 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 www.sss.gov.