Assistant United States Attorney (Ausa) Open Continuous

Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$91K–$195K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
10/8/2025

Job Description

Summary

Seeking an experienced attorney with 3+ years post-J.D. legal background for a critical Criminal Division role.

Join our Criminal Division as an Attorney, contributing to critical legal work. We seek a highly qualified and dedicated legal professional committed to upholding the rule of law.

  • *Key Contributions & Desired Experience:**
  • Lead and participate in complex investigations.
  • Perform substantive legal research and writing.
  • Represent the Division in multiple jury trials and other court proceedings.
  • Collaborate effectively while also demonstrating strong independent judgment in a demanding environment.
  • *Required Qualifications:**
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent.
  • Active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
  • Minimum of three (3) years of post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience.
  • United States Citizen or National.
  • *Preferred Qualifications:**
  • Extensive experience as a prosecutor, including complex investigation, substantive writing, and multiple jury trials.
  • Prior judicial clerkship experience.
  • Experience as a federal prosecutor.
  • Demonstrated commitment to public service and high moral character.
  • Exceptional judgment, strong work ethic, and superior communication/advocacy skills.
  • Outstanding research, writing, and legal/factual analysis abilities.
  • Capacity to function effectively with minimal guidance.
  • Note: All qualifying experience, including paid and unpaid/volunteer work, will be credited.*


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