Assistant United States Attorney

Assistant United States Attorney

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Atlanta, Georgia

Salary Range: $78189 - $195100 Per Year

Job Summary: The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses, seeks recovery of government funds fraudulently obtained, litigates affirmative civil fraud and enforcement actions, and defends the U.S. Government's interest in civil cases. In addition to the main office in downtown Atlanta, we maintain three intermittently staffed offices located in Rome, Newnan, and Gainesville. This position is located in Atlanta, GA. Additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Major Duties:

• The Northern District of Georgia is currently seeking applicants for a permanent Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) opening in our Criminal Division, to be assigned to the Appeals and Legal Advice (Appeals) Section. The selected Criminal AUSA will initially be assigned to the Training Section. While the selected Criminal AUSA is in the Training Section, a portion of time also will be spent on assignments and training from the Appeals Section. After successfully completing this training period, the AUSA will be permanently assigned to the Appeals Section. The Appeals Section represents the U.S. Attorney's Office in criminal and civil matters in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. As an AUSA in the Appeals Section, you will research, write appellate briefs and post-conviction responses, and present oral arguments on a variety of complex and novel issues involving the Constitution, statutory construction, evidentiary and procedural matters, and sentencing issues. You will also provide real-time legal advice and trial assistance to Criminal Division and Civil Division AUSAs. 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 they are 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.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: 3 years of post-JD experience (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. Ideal applicants should be capable of efficiently drafting high-quality pleadings under time constraints. They must demonstrate strong analytical ability. They must have superior writing and logical reasoning skills, as well as the ability to explain cases orally. Preferred experience includes federal clerkships, appellate experience, criminal litigation, and significant legal writing experience. 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 01/12/2026 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 Northern District of Georgia at 404-581-6282 or email at nicole.overton@usdoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-12