Special Assistant United States Attorney (Uncompensated)
United States Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland is seeking applications from attorneys who are willing to accept unpaid temporary positions that offer a valuable opportunity to gain exposure to the office while also obtaining litigation experience and attending trials. Successful applicants will serve as Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys (SAUSAs) with responsibilities that include researching legal issues, drafting briefs, providing support at hearings and trials, and attending judicial proceedings. These positions require a minimum commitment of six months and may continue for up to one year. SAUSAs will not be hired by this office as Assistant U.S. Attorneys at the conclusion of their SAUSA terms. They may apply for AUSA positions in the office after completing their service as SAUSAs.
Only applicants with outstanding academic records and superior legal research and writing skills will be considered. Applications must include a copy of the applicant’s law school transcript and specify the jurisdiction in which the attorney is an active bar member. Any applicant invited for an interview will be required to submit a writing sample.
Prior litigation experience is preferred, but the positions are open to lawyers who are finishing judicial clerkships and to highly qualified lawyers who have recently graduated from law school.
