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Assistant U.S. Attorneys

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York seeks to hire a talented and dedicated team of lawyers who share the following attributes: the utmost integrity, a keen intellect, sound judgment, and a sincere commitment to public service. In our evaluation process, we pay close attention to an applicant’s analytical abilities and presentation skills, as evidenced by, among other things, his or her work experience, academic background, and writing samples. The Office generally prefers applicants who have more than two years of experience following graduation from law school, including work in a judicial clerkship, private law firm, non-profit organization, or other government office.

 

Application

Due to the current federal hiring freeze, we are not currently accepting applications for Assistant U.S. Attorney positions. 

Updated January 30, 2025