Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal Division

Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal Division

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Tulsa, Oklahoma

Salary Range: $76748 - $197100 Per Year

Job Summary: USAO/NDOK seeks experienced, prosecution-minded attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Criminal Division. NDOK spans 11 counties, including Tulsa. Following McGirt v. Oklahoma, much of the District is Indian Country, offering unique opportunities to prosecute serious federal crimes. AUSAs handle cases from investigation through trial, sentencing, and appeal with integrity and efficiency.

Major Duties:

• AUSAs handle cases from investigation through trial, sentencing, and appeal, working closely with federal, state, local, and Tribal partners. In every matter, we represent the people of the United States with the highest integrity, advancing justice in a way that instills confidence in the fairness and integrity of our Office and the judicial system while performing our mission in the most efficient and effective manner. The Criminal Division prosecutes a wide range of federal criminal matters, including criminal immigration, terrorism, narcotics distribution, illegal firearm possession, violent crime, child exploitation/child pornography, human trafficking, transnational organized crime, complex securities and fraud investigations, health care fraud, and public corruption. The Division also prosecutes violent crime and other offenses committed in Indian Country, including homicide, sexual assault, burglary, domestic violence, drug distribution, and fraud. The AUSA assigned to the Criminal Division will: Investigate and prosecute a broad range of federal criminal cases, including matters arising in Indian Country. Partner with federal law enforcement to develop investigative plans and prosecution strategies, evaluate evidence, and make charging recommendations. Prepare and present cases to the grand jury, examine witnesses, and advise agents on legal standards and investigative direction. Litigate cases of moderate to high complexity from charging through motions, discovery, plea negotiations, hearings, trial, and sentencing. Draft and argue motions and briefs involving constitutional issues, suppression, evidentiary disputes, and sentencing advocacy. Handle appellate duties, including drafting briefs and presenting oral argument when assigned. Coordinate with investigative agencies, victim-witness personnel, and support staff to manage cases efficiently and professionally. Complete collateral duties as needed, including program leadership, training, outreach, and other division priorities. Responsibilities and case complexity will increase with training and experience.

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 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: An ideal applicant's background or experience will include criminal prosecution, investigation, and trial experience in one or more of the following areas: violent crimes, drug conspiracies, crimes against children, and complex litigation. In addition, applicants will be expected to do legal research and writing and will be self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills, including experience with e-discovery, e-litigation platforms, electronic court filing, and word processing systems. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Applications received by March 27, 2026, will receive first consideration. Applicants will then be reviewed on a rolling basis. (The filling of this position is subject to the availability of funds.)

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 04/12/2026 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 Wynette Irving at 918-382-2772 or email Wynette.Irving@usdoj.gov prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-12