Employment

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 a short fact pattern and have 45 minutes to prepare a brief opening statement and then deliver it in front of two AUSAs on the Hiring Committee. The opening statement is not intended to be as long as it would be in court, and should be no more than five minutes. The opening statement will be followed by a 20-30 minute interview with the same two AUSAs. In some instances, an applicant may speak with additional members of the Hiring Committee at a later date.
• If an applicant is invited to the second round of the interview process, the applicant will meet with the U.S. Attorney and other members of the Hiring Committee.
• 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 conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) 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.