Assistant United States Attorney

About the role

The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for two permanent Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in the Criminal Division.

Responsibilities

AUSAs in the Criminal Division represent the interests of the United States in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in a wide variety of complex cases involving drug trafficking, money laundering, firearms and other violent offenses, cyber-crimes, public corruption, terrorism, financial fraud, crimes against children, human trafficking, and environmental crimes, among others.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment: Must be a United States Citizen or National. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements. United States citizenship is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Substantial experience in handling a variety of complex criminal litigation including but not limited to major economic crimes, public corruption, drug trafficking, violent crimes, child exploitation cases, and grand jury practices. Experience prosecuting, and handling all phases of prosecution to include pre-trial litigation, trials, sentencing, post-sentencing proceedings and appeals. Superior oral and written communications skills, ability to work as part of a team, with an emphasis on working well with client agencies. Strong character and interpersonal skills. Excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

Qualifications

• Education: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree by Enter on Duty (EOD) date.

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.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Travel

Travel will be required, primarily within the Middle District of Pennsylvania (33-county area) with occasional trips to other districts, as well as to the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina for training and conferences.

EEO Statement/Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.