Assistant Attorney; National Security

Position: Assistant United States Attorney (National Security)
Summary

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Southern District of Florida (SDFL) is seeking experienced attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in our National Security Division. AUSAs may be hired for a position in any of our offices throughout the District, located in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce, Florida. When applying, please note in your cover letter which office location you are interested in.

Summary

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Southern District of Florida (SDFL) is seeking experienced attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in our National Security Division. AUSAs may be hired for a position in any of our offices throughout the District, located in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce, Florida. When applying, please note in your cover letter which office location you are interested in.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

01/30/2026 to 02/13/2026

Salary $120,086 to - $195,100 per year Pay scale & grade AD 21

Locations

Few vacancies in the following locations:

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Pierce, FL

Miami, FL

West Palm Beach, FL

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - 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 Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number 26-FLS 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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The National Security Division oversees all matters involving terrorism, espionage, foreign malign influence, export control, and other investigations and prosecutions of national importance. AUSAs applying to the National Security Division should have previous prosecutorial experience and the ability to obtain the highest security clearance. The matters handled by the National Security Division are among the most significant in the country and have national and international reach.

Examples of recent prosecutions include U.S. v. Routh, where the defendant was convicted of attempting to assassinate President Donald J. Trump, and U.S. v Rocha, which involved the conviction of an individual who acted as an agent of the Cuban government for nearly 40 years.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Security Requirements:
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.

Residency Requirements:
Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.

Selective Service:
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* You must be a United States Citizen or National.

* Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

* You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

* J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.

* Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree,…