Special AUSAs
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Cheapness, Department of Justice, Federal Government, Job Searches, Money, U.S. Attorneys Offices, Unemployment
The DOJ Wants You, Experienced Attorneys -- To Work for Free
U.S. Attorney's Offices around the country have been posting unpaid Special Assistant United States Attorney positions for some time now. We covered them last May. David Lat defended the SAUSA gigs, arguing that the nonpaying jobs might not be as bad as they seem. It's fun, exciting work, and it provides valuable experience and serious professional credibility. There is a crucial, ominous difference between then and now, though. Previous SAUSA jobs were generally aimed at entry-level or fairly junior attorneys. Now we've got a recent opening that's asking for more.… -
Department of Justice, Federal Government, Job Searches, Money, U.S. Attorneys Offices
Would You Work as a Federal Prosecutor -- for Free?
Being a federal prosecutor, an assistant United States attorney (AUSA), is a great legal job. The work is interesting and challenging, you’re serving the public, and you’re paid decently — maybe not Biglaw bucks, but reasonably well when compared to many state government or public interest positions. And if you want to earn more money […]
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