Assistant United States Attorney
United States Attorneys' Offices · Muskogee, OK · 1 mo ago
Legal$77k–$150k/yrFull-time
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Key info:
- Summary: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma is seeking experienced, motivated attorneys to join our Civil Division. This announcement is used to fill immediate vacancies with multiple cut-off dates, and may be used to fill other permanent appointments and vacancies. This announcement is open thru Wednesday December 16, 2026. First cutoff Tuesday September 22, 2026, and as needed until positions are filled or cutoff date is met. This position is located in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
- Duties: Help Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Civil Divison are responsible for legal research and writing, directing investigations, case development, and case presentation and resolution. Defensive practice areas include personal injury and wrongful death, employment discrimination, constitutional torts, medical malpractice, and immigration. Affirmative practice areas include the investigation and prosecution of civil actions under statutes such as the False Claims Act, Controlled Substances Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act. Our Civil Division represents the United States, its agencies, officers, and employees in civil actions in the Eastern District of Oklahoma. To be an effective Civil AUSA, the successful candidate must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work closely with federal, state, local and tribal agencies. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
- Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.
- Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
- Conditions of employment (Requirements): You must be a United States Citizen or National. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required. Type of Position: This is a permanent position. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are subject to a two year probationary period. Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
- Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Desire to work as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, with civil prosecution experience. Prior experience in medical malpractice and employment discrimination. Possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work closely with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Have superior research, writing and oral advocacy abilities, strong academic credentials, and good judgment. Intelligence and aptitude, measured by professional experience/growth potential, academic record, the writing sample, and any interview performance. Commitment to excellence, strong work ethic and drive, as may be demonstrated through successful team work, leadership, obstacles overcome and personal, academic and professional achievement. Sound judgment and good character. Balance, both professionally and personally, in terms of interests and abilities. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
- Education: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
- Additional information: Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's 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 $150,000 which includes 17.06% locality pay.
- Other 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. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.
- Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. A relocation incentive may be considered as appropriate based on qualifications.
- Travel: Occasional travel; 1 to 5 nights of travel required per month
- Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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- Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. (maybe keep as part of About the role? It's a value statement.)
- Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. (This is benefits boilerplate; we already have benefits section.)
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- About the role: could include summary, location, mission, maybe residency requirement? But residency is a requirement. Could be in Requirements.
- Responsibilities: duties description.
- Requirements: citizenship, JD, bar, residency, selective service, background check, probationary period, etc.
- Qualifications: required and preferred qualifications.
- Skills: maybe communication, organizational, research, writing, oral advocacy, ability to work with agencies, etc. Could be extracted from qualifications.
- Benefits: benefits package, relocation, travel.
- Pay: salary range.
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**About the role / Summary**:
- U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma seeking experienced, motivated attorneys to join Civil Division.
- Announcement used to fill immediate vacancies with multiple cut-off dates; may fill other permanent appointments and vacancies.
- Announcement open thru Wednesday December 16, 2026.
- First cutoff Tuesday September 22, 2026, and as needed until positions are filled or cutoff date is met.
- Position located in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
- The Civil Division represents the United States, its agencies, officers, and employees in civil actions in the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
- Defensive practice areas: personal injury and wrongful death, employment discrimination, constitutional torts, medical malpractice, immigration.
- Affirmative practice areas: investigation and prosecution of civil actions under statutes such as the False Claims Act, Controlled Substances Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act.
- To be an effective Civil AUSA, must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and ability to work closely with federal, state, local and tribal agencies.
- Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress.
- Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
**Responsibilities** (duties):
- Legal research and writing.
- Directing investigations.
- Case development.
- Case presentation and resolution.
- Defensive practice areas: personal injury and wrongful death, employment discrimination, constitutional torts, medical malpractice, immigration.
- Affirmative practice areas: investigation and prosecution of civil actions under False Claims Act, Controlled Substances Act, Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Represent the United States, its agencies, officers, and employees in civil actions in the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
- Work closely with federal, state, local and tribal agencies.
- Responsibilities increase and assignments become more complex with training and experience.
**Requirements** (conditions of employment):
- Must be a United States Citizen or National.
- Initial appointment conditioned upon satisfactory preemployment adjudication: fingerprint, credit and tax checks, drug testing.
- Continued employment subject to favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
- Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (male born after Dec 31, 1959).
- J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
- Position is permanent; initial attorney appointments subject to two-year probationary period.
- Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof (see 28 U.S.C. 545).
- Must meet all qualification requirements by closing date.
**Qualifications**:
- Required: J.D. degree, active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience, U.S. citizenship.
- Preferred:
- Desire to work as an AUSA in Eastern District of Oklahoma, with civil prosecution experience.
- Prior experience in medical malpractice and employment discrimination.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to work closely with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.
- Superior research, writing and oral advocacy abilities; strong academic credentials; good judgment.
- Intelligence and aptitude measured by professional experience/growth potential, academic record, writing sample, interview performance.
- Commitment to excellence, strong work ethic and drive demonstrated via teamwork, leadership, obstacles overcome, personal, academic, professional achievement.
- Sound judgment and good character.
- Balance, both professionally and personally, in terms of interests and abilities.
**Skills** (maybe derived from qualifications):
- Communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work closely with federal, state, local, tribal agencies.
- Research, writing, oral advocacy.
- Ability to handle defensive and affirmative practice areas.
- Judgment, character, work ethic, leadership, teamwork.
- Ability to balance professional and personal interests.
**Benefits**:
- Comprehensive benefits package: paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework;