Summary 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. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is located in Phoenix, AZ Responsibilities The United States Attorney's Office (USAO), District of Arizona, is seeking to hire one or more attorneys experienced in civil litigation to serve as a defensive Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Civil Division of Phoenix office.The USAO is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving violations of federal law, civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. Employment with the USAO offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney: an opportun...