Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division)

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division) Hiring Organization: USAO Northern District of Oklahoma Attorney Appointment Type: Attorney Permanent Job ID: 26-OKN-12960510-AUSA Location: 110 W. 7th Street, Tulsa, OK 74119, United States Application Deadline: Saturday, July 11, 2026 About the Office In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner. Job Description The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma (USAOKN) is seeking an experienced, motivated, and prosecution-minded attorney to join our Criminal Division. This office serves as the chief federal law enforcement office in the Northern District of Oklahoma and is accountable to the citizens of the district for pursuing justice, ensuring public safety, enforcing the law, protecting the interests of the United States, and exercising stewardship of the government’s resources. The Northern District comprises 11 counties in the northeastern corner of Oklahoma, including Tulsa County, the state’s second-most populous county. Following the 2020 Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma and its progeny, most of the Northern District is Indian Country, and the USAO has jurisdiction to prosecute major crimes committed by or against members of federally recognized Indian tribes. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to serve in a vibrant, challenging, and evolving criminal prosecution division. Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year post‑J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications An ideal applicant’s background or experience will include criminal prosecution, investigation, and trial experience in one or more of the following areas: violent crimes, drug conspiracies, crimes against children, and complex litigation. Applicants are also expected to conduct legal research and writing and to be self‑sufficient in preparing day‑to‑day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must demonstrate excellent computer‑literacy skills, including experience with e‑discovery, e‑litigation platforms, electronic court filing, and word‑processing systems. Applications received by May 19, 2026, will receive first consideration. Applicants will then be reviewed on a rolling basis. (The filling of this position is subject to the availability of funds.) Application Process You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: Online Occupational Questionnaire (this is completed automatically during the online application process). A writing sample. Your resume cannot exceed two pages. You will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration if your resume exceeds two pages. See USAJOBS for formatting requirements. Include relevant employment history for each job as outlined below: Official position title (if Federal, include series/grade). Employer name and contact information. Start and end dates (include month, day, and year). Indicate full‑time or number of hours worked per week if part‑time. A list of duties performed and accomplishments. Applicants should familiarize themselves with 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, or if 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. Compensation The basic pay range is $76,748 to $197,100, including 17.06% locality pay. Number of Positions Few Travel Occasional travel – you may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses will not be authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr The United States Department of Justice