Assistant United States Attorney (TERM)

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado represents the United States and its agencies in civil and criminal litigation before the United States District Court for the District of Colorado and on appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The office prosecutes federal criminal offenses, litigates affirmative and defensive civil lawsuits, and collects judgments and restitution for victims and taxpayers.

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado is currently seeking exceptional, experienced attorneys to join the Criminal Division, Economic Crimes Section, as a TERM Assistant United States Attorney investigating and prosecuting fraud against Coronavirus (COVID-19) Aid.

Combatting COVID-19 fraud is a top priority of the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Office. This AUSA will investigate and prosecute fraud arising from federal government pandemic response programs, including but not limited to Small Business Administration (SBA) fraud, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Programs, Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), unemployment insurance fraud, COVID-19 testing fraud, and other pandemic-related fraud matters.

The TERM AUSA will be assigned to and support the District's COVID Strike Force, a working group comprised of AUSAs and law enforcement agents from various agencies to determine indicators of COVID-19 fraud and prosecute those matters criminally. Candidates should be capable of handling a variety of significant and complex legal issues related to the successful prosecution of these cases.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

This is a term appointment not-to-exceed 9/30/2026, This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have experience in federal litigation, ideally in the area of fraud prosecution and demonstrate an ability to perform the above noted duties in an outstanding manner. The preferred candidate will demonstrate a quick analytical ability to articulate the critical issues accurately and precisely in a case. The preferred candidate will demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills and good judgment. The preferred candidate will possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and agency partners. The preferred candidate will have significant computer and computer software literacy. The preferred candidate should have the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment while balancing a high case load.

To be considered for a position, applications must be submitted by 11:59pm (EST) on August 29, 2025. Applicant will only be accepted through USAJobs website at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/843506100

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Required - Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).

Required - A cover letter and a one-page resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include day/month/year).

Required, if applicable - To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be Evaluated" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.

Resumes will not be accepted by fax or regular mail.

Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $82,440 to $195,120 which includes 30.52% locality pay.