Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)
About the role
The United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida (MDFL), is seeking to hire an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) to serve in the Criminal Division, Orlando Office. The applicant selected will represent the U.S. Government as an AUSA on a wide range of unique and complex cases.
Responsibilities
- Represent the U.S. Government on a wide range of unique and complex cases.
- Increase responsibilities and assignments as training and experience progress.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by entry on duty date.
- Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.
- Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Qualifications
- Required Qualifications: Must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by 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.
- Preferred Qualifications: Excellent academic credentials and some litigation experience, preferably at least three years. Computer literacy, superior oral and written communication skills, strong character, excellent interpersonal skills, capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment, and strong commitment to public service.
Benefits
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 $197,100, 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.
Pay
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 $197,100, which includes 17.06% locality pay.
Schedule
Occasional travel is required.
Application Process
To apply, candidates must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
- Your resume cannot exceed two pages - you will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration if your resume exceeds two pages - see USAJOBS for formatting requirements. Include relevant employment history as outlined below for each job:
- Official position title (if Federal, include series/grade), Employer name and contact information, Start and end dates (for full consideration you must include month, day, and year), Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and A list of duties performed and accomplishments.
- A cover letter.
- A writing sample.
- If applicable, To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be Evaluated" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.