Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division)
About the role
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia seeks qualified candidates to join its dedicated team of Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs). The office handles a wide array of complex criminal and civil cases, including drug trafficking, money laundering, terrorism, firearms offenses, cybercrimes, and fraud.
Duties
- Prosecute criminal cases in federal courts.
- Litigate civil cases in federal courts.
- Work with federal agencies such as the Defense Department and CIA.
- Handle cases involving multiple jurisdictions and locations.
Requirements
- Must be a United States citizen or national.
- Initial appointment requires a satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing.
- Continued employment requires a favorable background investigation.
- Must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
- Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof.
Qualifications
- Required: J.D. Degree, active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
- PREFERRED: Experience litigating criminal cases in federal courts, federal judicial clerkship, or equivalent experience as a state court prosecutor.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including 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 on years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $65,563 to $171,487, with locality pay adjustments based on the location.
Schedule
Occasional travel may be required.
Other
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
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.