Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) Term Appt.

About the role

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Southern District of Florida (SDFL) is seeking several experienced attorneys to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in one of the largest USAOs in the nation. These positions are located in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Duties

The USAO is authorized to hire AUSAs to work on investigations and prosecutions relating to illegal immigration, illegal trafficking of dangerous drugs and human beings, and targeting the Cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. The Southern District of Florida carries one of the busiest criminal trial dockets in the nation. If selected, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens within our main office located in Miami, or our branch office located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Applicants may apply to a single office, or to more than one location.

The incumbent will represent the U.S. Government as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in a wide range of unique and complex criminal cases, in a District that extends over 300 miles from Key West to Vero Beach. You will be responsible for prosecuting a variety of violations of federal laws such as immigration, drugs, firearms, public corruption, and white-collar crime. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• 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 (male applicants born after December 31, 1959).
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.
• Type of Position: This is a temporary position not-to-exceed March 31, 2028. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

Qualifications

• Required: J.D. Degree, active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), United States citizenship. Must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• Preferred: Prior experience in criminal investigations and prosecutions. Superior oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the capacity to function in a highly demanding environment with minimal guidance. Strong academic credentials and at least 3 years of post J.D. experience.

Pay

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 $124,649.00 to $197,100.00 which includes 24.67% locality pay.

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.

Schedule

This is a temporary position not-to-exceed March 31, 2028. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition. Travel may be required, both within and outside the district, as needed.

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