Department: Department of Justice
Location(s): Little Rock, Arkansas
Salary Range: $76748 - $197100 Per Year
Job Summary: The United States Attorney's Offices prosecute federal criminal offenses and represent the interests of the US in civil cases. The USAO for the Eastern District of Arkansas is located in Little Rock and covers 41 of the state's 75 counties. Hearings and trials are conducted in Little Rock, Jonesboro, and Helena-West Helena. More on district can be found here www.justice.gov/usao-edar. Positions are located in Little Rock, AR. Additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
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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. The Criminal AUSA position offers a unique and challenging experience for highly motivated team players with the desire to litigate extensively. Applicants must demonstrate analytical ability, good judgement, organization skills, excellent oral and written communication skills. Applicants should have litigation experience and courtroom skills. In addition, applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with courthouse personnel, other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. United States citizenship is required for consideration. Preferred Qualifications: Outstanding academic record. Complex litigation experience. Exceptional research and writing ability. The ability to successfully represent the interests of the United States in federal court. The ability to successfully manage a heavy caseload involving complex cases. You must meet all of the required qualifications 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 10:59 PM (CST) on 05/17/2026 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 Eastern District of Arkansas at 5013402643 or email at JOLENE.JOHNSTON@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 Eastern District of Arkansas who can be reached at 5013402643 or JOLENE.JOHNSTON@USDOJ.GOV
Application Deadline: 2026-05-17