Hiring Organization
USAO District of Connecticut
Hiring Office
New Haven, Bridgeport or Hartford
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
26-CT-12967748-AUSA
Location:
CT - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, June 12, 2026
About the Office
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut prosecutes federal criminal offenses, litigates affirmative civil fraud and enforcement actions, and defends the U.S. Government's interest in civil cases. The District of Connecticut has three offices: New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, and has approximately 70 Assistant United States Attorneys representing the interests of the United States in the District of Connecticut. More information about the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut is available on our website at: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html
Job Description
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut is seeking applications for one Assistant United States Attorney to work in the office's Civil Division. The applicant selected with handle all aspects of Title 8 (Immigration) litigation, as well as the investigation and litigation of Civil and Criminal asset forfeiture cases.
Qualifications
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.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/870269000
Deadline is June 12, 2026.
No telephone calls please.
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 Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is:
New Haven, CT: $90,444 to $197,100 which includes 37.95% locality pay.
Bridgeport, CT: $90,444 to $197,100 which includes 37.95% locality pay.
Hartford, CT: $86,596 to $197,100 which includes 32.08% locality pay.
