Assistant United States Attorney (Civil) Position Available In Merrimack, New Hampshire

Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)
Hiring Organization
Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)
Hiring Office
New Hampshire

Location:

53 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301 – United States

Application Deadline:

Monday, June 23, 2025
About the Office
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire is located in Concord, NH. The office has approximately 24 AUSA’s, as well as approximately 29 support staff. The office’s criminal and civil divisions handle a wide variety of matters. Employment at the USAO offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney, including an opportunity to work on significant, complex and visible cases being litigated.
Job Description
The U. S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire is currently accepting applications for a Supervisory Assistant United States Attorney to serve in the Civil Division as the Civil Chief. The Civil Chief will be responsible for supervising attorneys and support staff who participate in affirmative and defensive litigation on behalf of the United States, as well as personally handling civil matters. The Civil Division also is responsible for representing the United States in bankruptcy proceedings, financial litigation, and asset forfeiture matters. The office is seeking an experienced civil litigator who has a strong background in federal and/or state litigation, including trial experience. Prior management experience, preferably in a United States Attorney’s Office or other government office, is preferred.
The successful candidate will be hired as an Assistant United States Attorney and will serve as a Supervisory AUSA under a temporary promotion at the discretion of the United States Attorney. Promotions to Supervisory AUSA positions are made on a temporary basis. At the end of the temporary promotion, the Supervisory AUSA may be returned to a non-supervisory AUSA within the USAO or extended.
All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Temporary appointments, may or may not, be made permanent without further competition.
Information regarding the U.S Attorney’s Office, District of New Hampshire, can be found at District of New Hampshire | District of New Hampshire.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Qualifications

Training:

Those AUSAs selected for a supervisory position for the first time will be required to attend the Justice Leadership Institute or a Legal Issues for Managers Seminar.
Appointment type: Although the AUSA position is permanent, all Supervisory AUSA appointments are temporary, at-will positions.
Required qualifications: Applicants must possess 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
Preferred qualifications: Possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment, function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment, and a demonstrated record of integrity. Interested AUSAs or government attorneys must have at least a successful evaluation for the past year. All applicants must be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction) and not have received any disciplinary action within the past three years from the date of the application. In addition, applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies, and the ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and evaluate other highly qualified attorneys.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate by experience, knowledge, or training, that they have an understanding of basic leadership and managerial skills. Ideal qualifications include at least three years of litigation experience in the role of lead counsel, with experience arguing motions and conducting federal jury trials, as well as prior experience supervising other litigation attorneys.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.