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Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) - 07/01/2025 to 10/01/2025

Assistant United States Attorney (Civil) - 07/21/2025 to 09/26/2025

Legal Assistant 

          DE - Public:    https://www.usajobs.gov/job/846139900    09/16/2025 – 09/26/2025

          MS - USAO/EOUSA-Wide:    https://www.usajobs.gov/job/846139700    09/16/2025 – 09/26/2025

 

Assistant U.S. Attorneys

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 administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the Office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence. In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our Office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity.

Click here for current AUSA Vacancy Announcements for this Office.

Applications via U.S. mail will not be considered.

Due to the tremendous volume of applications we receive, we will only respond to those who are selected for an interview.

Hiring Process

Those applicants who progress in the hiring process may find the following information helpful:

  • If an applicant is invited to the first round of the interview process, the applicant will receive an interview with the U.S. Attorney and the First Assistant U.S. Attorney.
  • If an applicant is invited to the second round of the interview process, Criminal Assistant U.S. Attorney (“AUSA”) applicants will interview with three different panels of AUSAs chosen from across the Criminal Division.  Each panel consists of 2 AUSAs.  The applicant will deliver an opening statement before one of the panels after receiving a short fact pattern and having approximately 45 minutes to prepare their opening statement.  The other two panels will consist of an interview.  For the Civil AUSA applicants, each applicant will interview with two different panels of AUSAs chosen from across the Civil Division.      Each panel consists of 2 AUSAs.
  • If an applicant is invited to a final round of the interview process, Criminal AUSA applicants will interview with a group to include the U.S. Attorney, the First Assistant U.S. Attorney, the Criminal Chief, the Deputy Criminal Chiefs, and/or Unit Chiefs from the Criminal Division.  Civil AUSA applicants will interview with a group to include the U.S. Attorney, the First Assistant U.S. Attorney, the Civil Chief, the Deputy Civil Chiefs, and other Civil Division AUSAs.
  • For Civil AUSA candidates, finalists will be asked to participate in a four-hour writing exercise. The candidate will be given a fact pattern and related packet of materials, and asked to write a brief that is typical of the kind of work the Civil Division performs. The writing exercise can be completed at the office or remotely.
  • Applicants will also be asked to provide a list of at least three references. Please be advised that the U.S. Attorney’s Office calls references before a final decision is made about applicants. (In other words, the decision to call references does not mean that an offer is imminent). An applicant can request to be notified before the U.S. Attorney’s Office calls any particular references, providing the applicant an opportunity to alert each reference to expect a call.
  • In the event that an applicant receives a conditional offer of employment to become an AUSA, the applicant will be subject to a thorough background investigation regarding the applicant’s suitability to serve in a law enforcement capacity. The offer of employment is contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background investigation. Please also note that all individuals who receive a conditional offer of employment as an AUSA are required by Department of Justice regulations and policy to take and pass a drug test, and may be subject to random drug testing during the course of employment as an AUSA. We want to alert all applicants to these requirements and invite you to discuss any concerns you may have. Please feel free to call our Civil Division (for Civil AUSA applicants) or our Criminal Division (for Criminal AUSA applicants) if you have any questions.


The United States is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Updated September 18, 2025