Assistant Attorney; AUSA Continuous

Summary

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia is unique in its size and scope. It serves as both the local and federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital. AUSAs assigned to the Superior Court Division prosecute D.C. Code offenses ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. AUSAs assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations.

• Open & Closing Dates: 12/18/2025 – 09/30/2026
• Salary: $84,601 – $195,100 per year
• Location:
  
  Washington, DC (remote possible)
• Travel:
  Occasional travel required
• Security Clearance:
  Top Secret required

The Office’s Superior Court Division is the largest division, responsible for prosecuting the highest volume of felony and misdemeanor cases in the District of Columbia. Types of cases include:

• Homicides
• Sexual assaults
• Carjackings
• Kidnappings
• Robberies
• Burglary
• Domestic violence
• Narcotics and weapons possession

Applicants must possess advocacy and communication skills; superior writing and analytical skills; the ability to manage a high‑volume docket; and dedication to duty. They will work with attorneys, support staff, investigative agencies, witnesses, and crime victims, maintaining high ethical standards in all interactions.

The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Career Development Program offers new AUSAs rotational assignments across multiple legal areas over approximately four years, enabling professional growth and increasing responsibilities.

Residency: Must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles.
Security: Initial appointment requires satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug testing, with ongoing clearance maintenance.

Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration or exemption.
Top Secret Clearance: Required with eligibility for SCI access depending on assignment.

• J.D. degree (or equivalent)
• Active bar membership in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction)
• United States Citizen or National

• Litigation experience and a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Superior communication and advocacy skills
• Excellent research and writing abilities
• Thorough legal and factual analysis
• Ability to work well with others, exercise good judgment, and function independently in a demanding environment

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements upon the announcement closing date. Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work, such as Peace Corps, Ameri Corps, or other community, professional, philanthropic, religious, or student activities.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree.

Salary ranges from $84,601 to $195,100 per year, based on experience, with locality pay. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

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Employment offers to current or former political schedule A, schedule C, or non‑career SES employees require OPM authorization and disclosure.

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, marriage status, disability, or any other non‑merit factor.

Employment law prohibits inquiries about an applicant’s criminal history before a conditional offer. Complaints may be filed within 30 days of alleged non‑compliance directly to the hiring office.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Federal government of the United States