Assistant United States Attorney

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The office has approximately 100 employees consisting of attorneys and legal and administrative support staff. This office prosecutes federal crimes and defends the interests of the United States Government in civil cases.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any
U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Applicants should possess first-rate analytical abilities, good judgment, strong writing skills, excellent communication abilities, and litigation experience. Applicants should exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and employees of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Applicants should possess first-rate analytical abilities, good judgment, strong writing skills, excellent communication abilities, and litigation experience. Applicants should exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and employees of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.

See vacancy announcement 26-WDOK-12825971-A-01 at www.usajobs.gov (Exec Office for US Attorneys). Applications must be submitted on-line. To apply, please submit a cover letter and a two-page resume (note that your resume must not exceed two pages). See “How to Apply” section of announcement for specific information. Questions may be directed to Gina Penny, Human Resources Officer, via e-mail at gina.penny@usdoj.gov. This announcement will fill multiple permanent Assistant U.S. Attorney appointments in the Criminal Division. This is an open, continuous announcement that will close no later than May 31, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the first review no earlier than 10 business days after the date this announcement posts. Additional reviews of applications will be conducted periodically, after the initial review, until all positions are filled.

Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay for this position is $73,939.00 to $193,394.00 per year which includes locality pay at 17.06%.