Assistant United States Attorney

About the role

The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Alabama seeks an experienced, motivated, and prosecution-minded attorney to join our Criminal Division. This position serves as the chief federal law enforcement office in the Middle District of Alabama and is accountable to the citizens of the Middle District for pursuing justice, ensuring public safety, enforcing the law, protecting the interests of the United States, and exercising stewardship of the government's resources.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute complex drug trafficking crimes
• Prosecute transnational organized crime
• Prosecute violent crime
• Prosecute firearms offenses
• Prosecute immigration offenses

Requirements

• J.D. Degree, active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
• United States Citizenship or Nationality

Qualifications

• Felony jury trial experience preferred
• Superior analytical ability
• Strong research, writing, and courtroom skills
• Independent exercise of fair and sound judgment
• Supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and law enforcement agencies
• Professional and effective interaction with opposing counsel
• Devoted to excellence

Benefits

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Pay

Assistant United States Attorneys' 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 the 17.06% locality pay.

Schedule

This is an open continuous announcement and will be open until filled. Applications received by Tuesday, March 3, 2026 will be given first consideration.

Application Process

To apply, candidates must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire
• Your resume cannot exceed two pages