Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA)

Quick Facts

• Role: Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA), Criminal Division

• Location: Dayton, OH (Southern District of Ohio)

Description

Assistant United States Attorneys will prosecute federal crimes under federal law, including criminal immigration enforcement and alien smuggling, narcotics trafficking, cartel and transnational organizations, child exploitation, violent offenses, firearms violations, complex white-collar crime, public corruption, and fraud schemes aligned with Administration and U.S. Attorney priorities.

Responsibilities include case development and management across investigation and litigation phases (e.g., grand jury, advising federal law enforcement, preparing pleadings, litigating motions, conducting trials and other proceedings in U.S. District Court, and handling appeals and post-conviction litigation). You will also manage discovery materials through all phases, collaborate on caseload strategy and priorities, and increase complexity as training and experience progress.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Department of Justice federal benefits package (e.g., paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits)

• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System

• Relocation expenses not authorized

Requirements & Qualifications

• United States Citizen or National

• J.D. degree and active bar membership (any U.S. jurisdiction) required

• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience

• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof

• Selective Service registration as applicable

• Must pass preemployment adjudication (fingerprint, credit and tax checks, drug testing) and background investigation

• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement