assistant united states attorney

United States Department of Justice

Hiring Organization
 USAO Western District of Missouri
 Hiring Office
 Criminal Division
 Attorney Appointment Type
 Attorney Permanent
 Job ID
 26-MOW-12890221-AUSA
 
Location: 
400 East 9th Street, Suite 5510
 Kansas City, MO 64106 - United States
 
Application Deadline: 
Friday, March 6, 2026
 About the Office
 
If you are seeking a career that is both challenging and meaningful, this position offers an exceptional opportunity. As part of an organization with more than 100,000 dedicated professionals, you will contribute to a mission rooted in upholding the rule of law, protecting civil rights, and ensuring the safety and security of our nation. You will join a committed team responsible for enforcing federal criminal and civil laws that safeguard the life, liberty and the property of all citizens.
 
The Western District of Missouri encompasses 66 of Missouri’s 114 counties and has a population of approximately 3.2 million people. Included in the district are the metropolitan areas of Kansas City, St. Joseph, Columbia, Jefferson City, Springfield, and Joplin. The district has three offices: Kansas City, Springfield, and Jefferson City.
 
Job Description
 
The Western District of Missouri is currently accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney to be assigned to the Criminal Division in the Kansas City Office. Kansas City, Missouri is known as the City of Fountains, Heart of America, Paris of the Plains, and BBQ – and Jazz – Capitals of the World. (“KCMO” for short).
 
The job description of an Assistant United States Attorney is found in the first sentence of the United States Constitution: “establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility…(and) promote the general Welfare.” As an AUSA in the Western District of Missouri, you would accomplish these noble objectives by prosecuting all manner of federal crimes, including terrorism, public corruption, child exploitation, firearms, and narcotics. The office also represents the United States in civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers.
 
You will never forget the feeling of standing up in federal court for the first time and stating, “My name is _________, and I represent the United States of America.” As an AUSA, you will exercise discretion and responsibility that is unparalleled in any other job a litigator will undertake. AUSAs in the Western District of Missouri are immediately assigned cases – some high profile – and will work with law enforcement agencies to investigate federal crimes, research and brief legal issues, and represent the United States in hearings, trials, and appeals.
 
You will work in a dynamic, well-managed, and energy-filled environment, surrounded by colleagues dedicated to justice and the rule of law. Your responsibilities will increase – and your assignments will become more complex and challenging – as your skills, training, and experience progress.
 
https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdmo
 
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
 
Qualifications
 
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 of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
 
United States citizenship is required.
 
Preferred Qualifications; Hiring for AUSA positions in the Western District of Missouri is highly competitive. We seek a complement of lawyers with a wide range of exceptional skills and experience. Applicants must possess strong academic credentials, significant litigation experience, strong oral advocacy and legal writing skills, and sound judgement. But above all, we seek work ethic, interpersonal skills, grit, and a sincere commitment to the mission of doing justice in the Western District of Missouri.
 
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
 
Application Process
 
To apply, interested applicants submit a cover letter, resume (not to exceed two pages), and writing sample USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/857875700
 
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on March 6, 2026 to receive consideration.
 
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
 
Salary
 
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 $78,000 to $183,016 which includes locality pay.

Assistant United States Attorney

Hiring Organization
 USAO District of Massachusetts
 Attorney Appointment Type
 Attorney Permanent
 Job ID
 26-MA-12889395-AUSA
 
Location: 
1 Courthouse Way
 Suite 9200
 Boston, MA 02210 - United States
 About the Office
 
Assistant United States Attorneys prosecute all criminal and civil cases brought by the federal government and defend the United States in civil cases.
 
Job Description
 
AUSAs in the Securities, Financial & Cyber Fraud Unit improve the quality of life for Massachusetts residents by prosecuting crimes that include securities, bank, and tax fraud, including insider-trading schemes; theft from government programs and private businesses; network intrusions, data theft, and other intellectual property crimes; and other white-collar offenses.
 
Qualifications
 
Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (in any jurisdiction), and have at least three years post-J.D. legal experience.
 
Preferred qualifications: At least five years of experience as an attorney, superior academic credentials, and excellent writing and oral advocacy skills. In court experience experience and substantive white-collar defense experience preferred.
 
Application Process
 
Apply online at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/857627200
 
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
 
Salary
 
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 $86,923 to $197,100.

Hiring Organization
 USAO Eastern District of Tennessee
 Hiring Office
 Criminal Division
 Attorney Appointment Type
 Attorney Permanent
 Job ID
 26-TNE-12884996-AUSA
 
Location: 
1110 Market Street, Suite 515
 Chattanooga, TN 37402 - United States
 
Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
 About the Office
 
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee is comprised of 55 attorneys located in three staffed offices: Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Greeneville. The Eastern District of Tennessee enjoys a challenging mix of cases, a friendly and talented staff, and excellent agency relationships.
 
The mission of the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for the people of East Tennessee; and, to serve as effective financial stewards for the American people, by defending the financial interests of, and collecting debts owed to, the United States.
 
Job Description
 
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee is seeking applications from experienced attorneys with a strong background in criminal prosecution for an Assistant United States Attorney vacancy in the Criminal Division. This position is focused on the promotion of public safety in the Eastern District of Tennessee. The incumbent will be responsible for prosecuting and leading federal investigation into a wide array of criminal activity, including crimes against children, violent crimes, and human trafficking. The incumbent may also be called upon to prosecute matters involving organized crime, official corruption, narcotrafficking, fraud, money laundering, and criminal immigration offenses. Duties include independently researching legal issues, drafting high-quality briefs, providing superior oral advocacy on behalf of the United States, and forging strong partnerships with law enforcement to identify and disrupt criminal activities within the District and beyond. The incumbent will be expected to handle all stages of criminal litigation, including regular appearances before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Applicants should have courtroom experience arguing motions and conducting trials, possess outstanding analytical abilities, and be able to articulate critical legal issues clearly and succinctly both in written pleadings and in court.
 
Qualifications
 
Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any U. S. jurisdiction) and have at least three (3) years post-J.D. legal experience and exceptional computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic email and word processing systems.
 
Preferred qualifications: Applicants should possess superior communication and courtroom skills, exhibit exceptional research and writing ability, perform thorough legal and factual analyses, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, exercise good judgment, and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants should exhibit the ability to work in a professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.
 
United States citizenship is required.
 
Application Process
 
Applications must be submitted online through the following link 26-TNE-12884996-AUSA.
 
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
 
Salary
 
Assistant United States Attorney’s pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay is $82,459 to $197,100 which includes 17.06% locality pay.

Hiring Organization
 USAO Eastern District of Tennessee
 Hiring Office
 Criminal Division
 Attorney Appointment Type
 Attorney Permanent
 Job ID
 26-TNE-12884996-AUSA
 
Location: 
220 West Depot Street, Suite 423
 Greeneville, TN 37743 - United States
 
Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
 About the Office
 
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee is comprised of 55 attorneys located in three staffed offices: Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Greeneville. The Eastern District of Tennessee enjoys a challenging mix of cases, a friendly and talented staff, and excellent agency relationships.
 
The mission of the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for the people of East Tennessee; and, to serve as effective financial stewards for the American people, by defending the financial interests of, and collecting debts owed to, the United States.
 
Job Description
 
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee is seeking applications from experienced attorneys with a strong background in criminal prosecution for an Assistant United States Attorney vacancy in the Criminal Division. This position is focused on the promotion of public safety in the Eastern District of Tennessee. The incumbent will be responsible for prosecuting and leading federal investigation into a wide array of criminal activity, including crimes against children, violent crimes, and human trafficking. The incumbent may also be called upon to prosecute matters involving organized crime, official corruption, narcotrafficking, fraud, money laundering, and criminal immigration offenses. Duties include independently researching legal issues, drafting high-quality briefs, providing superior oral advocacy on behalf of the United States, and forging strong partnerships with law enforcement to identify and disrupt criminal activities within the District and beyond. The incumbent will be expected to handle all stages of criminal litigation, including regular appearances before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Applicants should have courtroom experience arguing motions and conducting trials, possess outstanding analytical abilities, and be able to articulate critical legal issues clearly and succinctly both in written pleadings and in court.
 
Qualifications
 
Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any U. S. jurisdiction) and have at least three (3) years post-J.D. legal experience and exceptional computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic email and word processing systems.
 
Preferred qualifications: Applicants should possess superior communication and courtroom skills, exhibit exceptional research and writing ability, perform thorough legal and factual analyses, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, exercise good judgment, and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants should exhibit the ability to work in a professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.
 
United States citizenship is required.
 
Application Process
 
Applications must be submitted online through the following link 26-TNE-12884996-AUSA.
 
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
 
Salary
 
Assistant United States Attorney’s pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay is $82,459 to $197,100 which includes 17.06% locality pay.

US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Hiring Organization
 USAO Southern District of Georgia
 Hiring Office
 Civil Division
 Attorney Appointment Type
 Attorney Term
 Job ID
 26-12894067-DE
 
Location: 
22 Barnard Street
 Savannah, GA 31401 - United States
 
Application Deadline: 
Friday, March 6, 2026
 About the Office
 
The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Southern District of Georgia is seeking attorneys experienced in civil litigation to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys in its Civil Division. This will be a two-year term position. This is an open announcement that will remain open until filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be March 6, 2026. Qualified applicants will be referred to selecting official at 1-week intervals.
 
Job Description
 
The USAO serves as the Government's law firm for all aspects of federal litigation, including defending the U.S. Government's interests in civil cases, recovery of fraudulently obtained government funds, civil fraud, collection and enforcement actions, and the prosecution of federal crimes. The work of the Civil Division mirrors the varied activities of the federal government and offers a challenging and diverse caseload.
 
Attorneys selected through this announcement will be assigned to the Civil Division's defensive section, where they will represent the United States and its agency clients in tort, employment discrimination, constitutional, and other civil litigation filed against the United States, including immigration-related matters concerning immigration detention or visa adjudications. AUSAs in the Civil Division's defensive section manage a high-volume docket of cases involving the federal government. Day-to-day responsibilities include working with government agencies to gather information and evidence, engaging in motion practice and oral argument, taking and defending depositions, preparing and responding to written discovery, negotiating settlements, preparing cases for trial, trying cases, and briefing and arguing appeals.
 
Given the breadth of the Civil Division's work, flexibility and a willingness to learn new subject areas are mandatory for successful applicants. AUSAs handle their matters with high levels of independence. Responsibilities are assigned commensurate with experience and will increase in complexity as the AUSA progresses.
 
Qualifications
 
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.
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
Preferred applicants will possess at least 2 years of substantial experience in handling a variety of complex civil litigation. The preferred applicant will have substantial experience in complex civil litigation, including motions practice, serving and responding to discovery, settlement negotiations, trials, and appeals. Preferred applicants will demonstrate superior oral and written communications skills and possess the ability to work as part of a team, with an emphasis on working well with client agencies. Applicants should have strong character and interpersonal skills and demonstrate the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.
 
Applicants will conduct their own legal research and writing; and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail, and word processing systems.
 
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
 
Application Process
 
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
 
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/06/2026 to receive consideration.
 
1. To begin, click https://www.usajobs.gov/job/858435300 to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
 
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)
 
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
 
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
 
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact Erica Large at 912-201-2577 or email at erica.large@usadoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.
 
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
 
Salary
 
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 $65,563 to $171,487.

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