Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) - Criminal

Successful applicants will be able to work equally well individually and in a team setting and will possess the judgment, skill, and fearlessness necessary to succeed as part of a fast-paced and aggressive prosecution team. The ideal candidate will be someone with a desire for public service and either living in or willing to relocate to the Northern District of Alabama.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements. United States citizenship is required.

01Preferred Qualifications

strong academic credentials superior legal research and writing skills quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues trial experience or experience litigating cases in federal court good interpersonal skills the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff, and other attorneys and a demonstrated commitment to public service You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

The Northern District of Alabama is currently seeking an experienced attorney for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) opening in our Criminal Division at our branch office in Birmingham, Alabama. Our Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes federal cases arising from a wide array of criminal activity. The AUSA will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal laws.

Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division are responsible for the prosecution of all types of crimes under federal law. This position is a general criminal litigation position with responsibility for coordinating with federal law enforcement agencies on federal criminal investigations and handling a heavy caseload involving a wide variety of federal criminal offenses involving mostly violent crime, child exploitation, firearms, narcotics, immigration, and white-collar crime.

This incumbent for this position is someone who is routinely preparing and trying a high volume of cases, while exercising a degree of professional autonomy and responsibility. 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 www.sss.gov.