Assistant Attorney; Criminal

Position: Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)
Summary

The Department of Justice represents the United States in legal disputes, prosecutes federal crimes, and upholds the rule of law. Our mission is to safeguard communities from criminal threats, including violent crime, illicit drug trafficking, illegal immigration, child sexual exploitation, fraud, sex trafficking, and national security violations. The Department of Justice also represents the United States in civil matters.

Summary

The Department of Justice represents the United States in legal disputes, prosecutes federal crimes, and upholds the rule of law. Our mission is to safeguard communities from criminal threats, including violent crime, illicit drug trafficking, illegal immigration, child sexual exploitation, fraud, sex trafficking, and national security violations. The Department of Justice also represents the United States in civil matters.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

10/22/2025 to 01/10/2026

Salary $81,474 to - $195,100 per year Pay scale & grade AD 21

Locations

16 vacancies in the following locations:

Allentown, PA

Philadelphia, PA

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

29

Job family (Series)

* 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

* Credentialing

* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number 26-PAE--AUSA Control number

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All United States Citizens and Nationals

Duties

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If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.

The United States Attorney's Office is the chief law enforcement agency in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the District. This includes criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers.

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.

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

All initial attorney positions to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

The Eastern District of Pennsylvania is responsible for one of the nation's largest districts covering about 4,700 square miles with over 5 million people residing within its nine counties. The district is unique in its diversity, evident not only in its environment but also in its population. From a large metropolitan city to country farm to mountain town, the district represents a microcosm of the nation.

Cultures from all parts of the world have migrated to this region and have established themselves as members of a Pennsylvania community.

For more information, please visit: https://-edpa

Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) located in the Criminal Division are responsible for investigating and prosecuting a variety of violations of federal laws, including immigration, violent crime, drug trafficking, fraud, public corruption, and national security offenses.

The attorney must have strong analytical reasoning,…