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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 Western District of Michigan
 Hiring Office
 Grand Rapids, MI
 Attorney Appointment Type
 Attorney Permanent
 Job ID
 26-MIW-12889928-AUSA
 
Location: 
330 Ionia Ave. NW
 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - United States
 
Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
 About the Office
 
The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan is a collegial office that prosecutes federal offenses, defends the interests of the United States and affirmatively pursues claims on behalf of the government, representing the United States in all criminal, civil, and appellate litigation in the Western District of Michigan. Our mission is to provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all the citizens in our District.
 
The main office is located in Grand Rapids, a mid-sized and growing city located near sandy beaches and quaint coastal towns, but just two hours from Detroit and three hours from Chicago. Grand Rapids has recently been rated: the #1 best place to raise a family in the U.S. (Rocket Homes) and #2 Most Beautiful and Affordable Place to Live for 2023 (Travel + Leisure). In October, the New York Times noted that that the area offered both great quality of life and affordability. The district has approximately 41 AUSAs in the Grand Rapids office and 3 in a branch office in Marquette, in the Upper Peninsula. Court proceedings take place in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Marquette. The district includes 11 federally-recognized Indian tribes, which together comprise the largest Native American population in a district east of the Mississippi River.
 
Job Description
 
This is a full-time, permanent criminal division AUSA position located in Grand Rapids, MI.
 
We, as federal prosecutors, work to identify, investigate, and prosecute cases, in which, as observed decades ago, "the offense is the most flagrant, the public harm the greatest, and the proof the most certain." In doing so, we maximize our impact on public safety and the rule of law.
 
As an AUSA, you will be part of the backbone of the Department of Justice, indispensable in carrying out our mission to uphold the law, and keep our country and community safe. AUSAs are entrusted with significant autonomy to use their judgment and professional skill to pursue justice and do the right thing under the law and Department policies.
 
Criminal Division AUSAs lead the investigation, prosecution, and appeals of a wide variety of important and often complex subject matters, including:
 
National Security
 Economic and Cyber Crime
 Domestic Terrorism
 Public Corruption and Health Care Fraud
 Violent and Firearms Offenses
 Drug Trafficking
 Human Exploitation
 
AUSAs routinely lead cases from initial intake and grand jury investigation, through indictment, pretrial litigation, trial, and appeals. We work closely with federal, state, and local investigative agencies to help disrupt the most serious criminal threats facing our communities. And we advocate extensively, in writing and on our feet, before our U.S. District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
 
As an AUSA in the Western District of Michigan, you will become part of an outstanding team of attorneys and support professionals dedicated to working together in pursuit of our vital mission. We tailor our training, mentorship, and development programs to fit the needs of each attorney as they join our office.
 
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 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
 
United States citizenship is required.
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
Applicant must have superior oral and written advocacy skills; strong interpersonal skills; good judgment; and the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.
 
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
 
Application Process
 
Apply online here.
 
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
 
<ul>
<li>Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).</li>
<li>Required: Your resume cannot exceed two pages - you will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration if your resume exceeds two pages - see USAJOBS for formatting requirements. Include relevant employment history as outlined below for each job:</li>
</ul>
Official position title (if Federal, include series/grade),
 Employer name and contact information,
 Start and end dates (for full consideration you must include month, day, and year),
 Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
 A list of duties performed and accomplishments.
 
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
 
<ul>
<li>Required: Your response to the Candidate Questionnaire located here.</li>
<li>Required: Writing sample.</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
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
 
$82,459.00 to $180,078.00 which includes 17.06% locality pay

Assistant U.S. 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.

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Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Hiring Organization
 USAO Middle District of Florida
 Attorney Appointment Type
 Attorney Term
 Job ID
 26-FLM-12882787-AUSA
 
Location: 
400 N. Tampa Street
 Suite 3200
 Tampa, FL 33602 - United States
 
Application Deadline: 
Monday, March 2, 2026
 About the Office
 
Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
 
For more information on the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Offices, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl
 
The MDFL is headquartered in Tampa and has branch offices in Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers and Ocala. This position will be filled in any of the following two (2) locations: Orlando or Tampa. Please be sure to state your location preference in your cover letter.
 
Job Description
 
he United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida (MDFL), is seeking to hire one Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases involving illegal immigration, illegal trafficking of dangerous drugs and human beings, violent crime, and Cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).
 
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
 
The MDFL is headquartered in Tampa and has branch offices in Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers and Ocala. This position will be filled in any of the following two (2) locations: Orlando or Tampa. Please be sure to state your location preference in your cover letter.
 
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Applications will be referred to the hiring committee on a weekly basis. This announcement may be extended, if needed.
 
This is a temporary appointment not-to-exceed 03/31/2028. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
 
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.
 
United States citizenship is required.
 
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should have excellent academic credentials and some litigation experience, preferably at least 3 years. Applicants also should be computer literate, possess superior oral and written communication skills, have strong character and excellent interpersonal skills, have the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment, and have a strong commitment to public service.
 
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
 
Application Process
 
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package via USAJOBS.GOV at the below link by 11:59 PM (EST) on March 2, 2026.
 
Direct Application Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/857005800
 
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
 
<ul>
<li>Required: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).</li>
<li>Required: Your resume cannot exceed two pages - you will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration if your resume exceeds two pages - see USAJOBS for formatting requirements. Include relevant employment history as outlined below for each job:</li>
</ul>
Official position title (if Federal, include series/grade),
 Employer name and contact information,
 Start and end dates (for full consideration you must include month, day, and year),
 Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and
 A list of duties performed and accomplishments.
 
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
 
<ul>
<li>Required - Cover Letter (Please be sure to state your location preference).</li>
<li>Required - Writing Sample.</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
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 $76,748 to $197,100 which includes 17.06% locality pay.

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) TERM Appointment

Hiring Organization
 USAO District of Arizona
 Hiring Office
 Phoenix, AZ
 Attorney Appointment Type
 Attorney Permanent
 Job ID
 26-AZ-12892010-AUSA
 
Location: 
40 N. Central St. 1800
 Phoenix, AZ 85004 - United States
 
Application Deadline: 
Thursday, March 12, 2026
 About the Office
 
If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a 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.
 
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
 
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html
 
Job Description
 
The District of Arizona is composed of approximately 180 Assistant United Attorneys (AUSAs) spread across offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff. Because of its size and location, the District of Arizona faces unique geographical challenges and resources demands. In addition to sharing a 375- mile border with Mexico, the office also handles one of the most robust Indian Country dockets in the country and serves as the exclusive felony prosecutor for nearly all of the 22 federally-recognized tribes whose reservation fall in whole or in part in Arizona. As a result, the office's charging figures are consistently among the highest of all United States Attorney's Offices .
 
AUSAs hired in the District of Arizona have the immediate opportunity to represent the United States of America in the United States District Court. The positions currently being filled will investigate and prosecute cases involving illegal immigration, drug trafficking, human smuggling, and support to cartels and transnational criminal organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
 
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
 
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.
 
United States citizenship is required.
 
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
 
Application Process
 
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/858197700
 
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
 to receive consideration.
 
1. To begin, click Apply Online 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. You will have to upload a Legal Writing Sample and an Arizona Application Form https://www.justice.gov/usao-az/page/file/AUSA%20Questionnaire/dl?inline
 
4. 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.
 
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
 
$80,282.00 to $188,370.00 Per Year

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