Assistant United States Attorney (Chief, Fraud, Public Corruption and Civil Rights Section)

Assistant United States Attorney (Chief, Fraud, Public Corruption and Civil Rights Section)

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $197100 - $197100 Per Year

Job Summary: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (USAO-DC) is unique in the size and the scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. Assistant United States Attorney's (AUSA) assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

Major Duties:

• The USAO-DC is the largest in the country with over 330 AUSAs. The Office is seeking an experienced prosecutor to serve as a Deputy Chief in the Fraud, Public Corruption, and Civil Rights (FPCCR) Section. The Deputy Chief assists the Chief in managing one of the most high-profile units in the Department of Justice, supervising Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) conducting complex investigations and prosecutions involving federal financial fraud, cyber crimes, public corruption, and violations of civil rights statutes. Key Responsibilities Supervision: Provide direct supervision, legal guidance, and mentorship to a team of experienced AUSAs. This can include reviewing indictments, plea agreements, and trial strategies. Case Management: Oversee the investigation, indictment, and trial of complex financial frauds, bribery, cyber crimes, and civil rights violations. Personally handling or co-chairing significant trials as needed. Strategic Leadership: Develop office-wide policies regarding white-collar crime, corruption, and civil rights enforcement. Collaboration: Coordinate with federal law enforcement partners (FBI, IRS-CI, USPIS, HSI, and OIGs), as well as main Justice components. Administration: Assist the Section Chief with managing personnel matters such as attorney evaluations, telework agreements, and leave requests; analyzing workload data to justify staffing needs and capital purchases; and ensuring that FPCCR adheres to Department-wide policies. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. 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. This position is located in Washington, DC.

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 and prefer 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Substantial experience as a federal prosecutor is highly preferred, with demonstrated expertise in handling complex white-collar, public corruption, or civil rights investigations. Division. A judicial clerkship and experience as federal prosecutor are preferred. Additionally, the ideal candidate's work experience will demonstrate the following: a commitment to public service and the rule of law; high moral character; sound judgment; a strong work ethic; superior communication and advocacy skills before judges and juries; exceptional research and writing ability; thorough legal and factual analysis; an ability to work well with others; and an ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Proven leadership ability, excellent trial skills, sound judgment, and high moral character. Demonstrated ability to mentor junior attorneys and manage high-stakes prosecutorial teams. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/24/2026 to receive consideration. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.) 3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia at or email at USADC.Staffers@usdoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying. The Point of Contact for this vacancy announcement is US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia who can be reached at or USADC.Staffers@usdoj.gov

Application Deadline: 2026-03-24