Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

The United States Attorney for the District of Utah is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes committed within the district. The Office also defends the United States, its agencies, officers, and employees in civil actions; enforces the regulatory authority of federal agencies, and recovers funds from individuals who violate criminal, civil and regulatory laws. The Office is divided into four divisions: the Administrative Division, Appellate Division, Civil Division and Criminal Division.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced attorneys to fill Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in the Civil Division of its Salt Lake City, office. AUSAs in the Civil Division are responsible for representing the federal government, its agencies, and employees in Civil litigation, including appeals. Civil AUSAs are expected to work independently and manage civil cases at all stages of litigation, including appeals. Civil AUSAs make all strategic litigation decisions for their cases, take depositions, prepare and answer discovery, negotiate settlements, engage in motions practice, and try cases.

Applicants must have a J.D. degree, must be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Ideal qualifications include at least 7 or more years of post J.D. litigation experience. The attorney selected to fill the vacant position must also be willing to become an active member of the Utah State Bar and the bar of the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah within twelve months of appointment.

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrative capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.

Please submit resume and cover letter (referencing Vacancy No. 26UT12863662) via email to mardi.al-samarai@usdoj.gov (preferred method). Alternate option would be to mail to the United States Attorney's Office, Attn: Mardi AlSamarai, 111 South Main Street, 1800, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111-2176. No telephone calls please. Applications must be postmarked no later than January 22, 2026.

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 of adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Assistant U.S. Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience and availability of funds. The range of basic pay is $63,163. to $165,209. plus locality pay where authorized.