Job Description
Hiring Organization
USAO Middle District of Georgia
Hiring Office
Criminal Division
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
25-GAM-12787472-AUSA
Location:
300 Mulberry Street, Suite 400
Macon, GA 31201 - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, September 5, 2025
About the Office
The Middle District of Georgia encompasses 70 of Georgia's 159 counties and covers 25,471 square miles with a population of approximately 2,045,000. The district is home to Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Ft. Benning in Columbus, and the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany and has courthouses in Macon, Athens, Albany, Columbus and Valdosta.
The Middle District of Georgia's internet site can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/usao-mdg2.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Job Description
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia is seeking applications from experienced attorneys who have a strong criminal prosecution background to fill two Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancies in the Criminal Division. Additional vacancies may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Position: All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month
(temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Temporary appointment may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
Qualifications
Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing), and have at least one (1) year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications: Applicants should possess superior communication and courtroom skills, exhibit exceptional research and writing ability, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and professional skills. Applicants must also exhibit the ability to work with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies in a professional manner while being able to function in a highly demanding work environment.
United States citizenship is required.
Security Requirements: All initial attorney appointments are 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.
Application Process
Announcement Opening Date: 8/22/25 Closing Date: 09/05/25.
Application packages should contain a cover letter, resume, list of references and a writing sample (not to-exceed 15 pages).
NOTE: Please include the vacancy announcement number listed below on your resume and all other correspondence:
25-GAM-12787472-AUSA
Please use the following link to apply online through USA Jobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/844037900
No telephone calls please.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Salary
Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience.
Range of Grade and Salary:
Grade: AD 21 - 29;
Salary: $73,939- $193,394 per year, which includes locality pay. (Both locations)
Locations: Macon or Albany, GA
USAO Middle District of Georgia
Hiring Office
Criminal Division
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
25-GAM-12787472-AUSA
Location:
300 Mulberry Street, Suite 400
Macon, GA 31201 - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, September 5, 2025
About the Office
The Middle District of Georgia encompasses 70 of Georgia's 159 counties and covers 25,471 square miles with a population of approximately 2,045,000. The district is home to Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Ft. Benning in Columbus, and the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany and has courthouses in Macon, Athens, Albany, Columbus and Valdosta.
The Middle District of Georgia's internet site can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/usao-mdg2.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Job Description
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia is seeking applications from experienced attorneys who have a strong criminal prosecution background to fill two Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancies in the Criminal Division. Additional vacancies may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Position: All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month
(temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Temporary appointment may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
Qualifications
Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing), and have at least one (1) year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications: Applicants should possess superior communication and courtroom skills, exhibit exceptional research and writing ability, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and professional skills. Applicants must also exhibit the ability to work with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies in a professional manner while being able to function in a highly demanding work environment.
United States citizenship is required.
Security Requirements: All initial attorney appointments are 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.
Application Process
Announcement Opening Date: 8/22/25 Closing Date: 09/05/25.
Application packages should contain a cover letter, resume, list of references and a writing sample (not to-exceed 15 pages).
NOTE: Please include the vacancy announcement number listed below on your resume and all other correspondence:
25-GAM-12787472-AUSA
Please use the following link to apply online through USA Jobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/844037900
No telephone calls please.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Salary
Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience.
Range of Grade and Salary:
Grade: AD 21 - 29;
Salary: $73,939- $193,394 per year, which includes locality pay. (Both locations)
Locations: Macon or Albany, GA
Qualification
Juris Doctor (JD)
Practice Areas & Specialty
Criminal, Litigation
Key skill Required
- Logistics
- Adjudication
- Commitment
- Communication
- Inclusive
- Internet
- Investigation
- Public Service
- Research
- Security
- Writing
Designation
- Attorney