Assistant United States Attorney

Hiring Organization
USAO Southern District of Alabama
Job ID
25-ALS-12779434-DE
Location:
63 S Royal St
Suite 600
Mobile, AL 36602 - United States
Application Deadline:
Monday, August 25, 2025
About the Office
The birthplace of Mardi Gras, Mobile, Alabama is a hidden gem for those looking for a diverse way of life. Explore our many beaches including Dauphin Island, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach via sunset strolls on the sand, heart pounding fishing charters, or by taking the Mobile Bay Ferry. For those who want something a bit drier, the Southern District is home to six Robert Trent Jones Golf Courses. Visit Bellingrath Gardens which is open 362 days a year and encompasses approximately 900 acres along the Fowl River. Sixty-five acres are cultivated with annual blooms and continuous color. For our sports fans, the University of South Alabama is where you can catch all the Sun Belt Conference sporting events. Not only is the Southern District fantastic for its outdoor activities and views, the low cost of living and southern charm makes it a perfect place to call home. Join our team and be a part of our incredible culture! We can't wait to get to know you.
Job Description
The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division. Employment at the U. S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney; an opportunity to work on some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. The office is seeking applications from experienced litigators who have a strong Federal or State litigation background and trial experience particularly in criminal prosecutions. Responsibilities will include the prosecution of a variety of crimes under federal law including organized crime and drug enforcement, cybercrime, child exploitation, terrorism, violent crime, immigration, and other cases.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
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* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
A minimum of 5 years prosecuting Criminal cases is desirable. Strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, high-volume courtroom experience, outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with other AUSAs, support staff, and investigative agencies, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. Courtroom experience, including first chair jury trials, is preferred. Successful candidates will be computer proficient, capable of doing their own legal research and writing, and self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Relevant favorable experience includes investigating and prosecuting criminal offenses. Expertise in grand jury practice is also desirable, as is experience with investigative and prosecution techniques.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
To apply for this position you must navigate to USAJOBS and follow the instructions.
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 Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $67,863 to $165,209. $79,440 to $193,394 which includes 17.06% locality pay.