Assistant United States Attorney (Civil Division)

Hiring Organization
USAO District of Delaware
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
24-DE-12849265-AUSA

Location:
1313 N. Market St
Wilmington, DE 19801 - United States

Application Deadline:
Friday, January 23, 2026
About the Office

The District of Delaware comprises the entire state of Delaware, which has a population of slightly less than 1 million residents. The State consists of three counties (New Castle, Kent, and Sussex). Three-fourths of the population resides in New Castle County. The largest metropolitan area is Wilmington (pop. approx. 70,000), in which the U.S. Attorney's Office is located. The office prosecutes federal crimes and represents the interests of the United States in civil cases. For additional information regarding the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Delaware, please visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/de

Job Description

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Delaware is currently seeking highly qualified Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) candidates for the Civil Division. The selected applicant will have the opportunity to perform an important public service by representing the interests of the United States of America in civil actions involving the United States. The responsibilities of this position include representing the United States as primary counsel in judicial proceedings, such as hearings, oral arguments, and trials, in United States District Court and appeals in the United States Court of Appeals. Civil Division AUSAs are responsible for substantial legal research and writing, both at trial and appellate levels.

Qualifications

Required qualifications: Applicants must have a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. All DOJ employees are subject to a residency requirement and must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545for district-specific information.

Preferred qualifications: Applicants with civil litigation experience are preferred, particularly if such experience includes complex federal cases, depositions, and/or trials. Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to articulate critical issues accurately and precisely. Applicants must demonstrate superior writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication 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 demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment including courtroom and trial settings.

Application Process

Interested applicants should apply through USAJOBS

Link to USAJOBS Vacancy Announcement: 24-DE-12849265-AUSA

Questions can be directed to Mr. James Abrusci at (302) 573-6229 or james.abrusci@usdoj.gov

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 or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Salary

Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined and is based, in part, on the number years of professional
attorney experience. The salary range of basic pay is $102,858 to $191,166 which includes locality pay.