Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Mobile, Alabama

Salary Range: $79440 - $193394 Per Year

Job Summary: The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Alabama is seeking applications from experienced/senior litigators for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancy to serve in the Criminal Division. AUSAs assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute federal criminal cases, such as fraud, public corruption, immigration offenses, money laundering, economic crime, narcotics offenses, firearms violations and violent crimes. This position is located in Mobile, Alabama.

Major Duties:

• Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence. The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division. Employment at the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney; an opportunity to work on some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. The office is seeking applications from experienced litigators who have a strong Federal or State litigation background and trial experience particularly in criminal prosecutions. Responsibilities will include the prosecution of a variety of crimes under federal law including organized crime and drug enforcement, cybercrime, child exploitation, terrorism, violent crime, immigration, and other cases. Criminal Division AUSAs will occasionally assist with criminal appeals and post-conviction litigation and advocacy. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. 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. 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.

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 3* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years prosecuting Criminal cases is desirable. Strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, high-volume courtroom experience, outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with other AUSAs, support staff, and investigative agencies, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. Courtroom experience, including first chair jury trials, is preferred. Successful candidates will be computer proficient, capable of doing their own legal research and writing, and self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Relevant favorable experience includes investigating and prosecuting criminal offenses. Expertise in grand jury practice is also desirable, as is experience with investigative and prosecution techniques. 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 01/30/2026 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 Southern District of Alabama at 2514157138 or email at breanna.mccants@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 Southern District of Alabama who can be reached at 2514157138 or breanna.mccants@usdoj.gov

Application Deadline: 2026-01-30