Department: Department of Justice
Location(s): Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Salary Range: $76748 - $197100 Per Year
Job Summary: In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner. For more information on the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Iowa can be found at: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndia This position is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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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). United States citizenship is required. AUSAs do their own legal research and writing and must be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. You must be proficient in the use of computers. Preferred Qualifications: You will be a preferred applicant if you have: Experience prosecuting federal or white-collar crimes or as a federal law clerk with significant responsibility for criminal cases; Excellent oral and written advocacy skills; Excellent interpersonal skills, including experience working with multi-agency task forces and other law-enforcement officials; Experience with federal grand-jury practice; and Experience preparing appellate briefs and presenting appellate arguments. 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 04/10/2026 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. Identify possible conflicts of interest in an addendum to your application, paying particular attention to matters in which your clients, family members, or clients of family members are adverse to the federal government. Doing so allows us to evaluate potential conflict and disqualification issues. Candidates who do not disclose this information will be removed from consideration, including by withdrawal of a job offer.
Application Deadline: 2026-04-10