Assistant United States Attorney

Summary Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. Location Montgomery, AL Duties and Responsibilities The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Alabama is seeking an experienced, motivated, and prosecution‑minded attorney to join our Criminal Division. As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA), you will prosecute complex drug trafficking crimes, transnational organized crime, violent crime, firearms offenses, and immigration offenses. Initial responsibilities include handling cases individually and as part of a fast‑paced and aggressive prosecution team. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress. Requirements Must be a United States Citizen or National. J.D. degree and active membership of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment requires a favorable background investigation. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. Security Requirements Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation. Residency Requirements Assistant United States Attorneys must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof. 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 registering under the Selective Service Law. Salary and Benefits Assistant United States Attorney pay is administratively determined in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The basic pay range is $76,748 to $197,100 and includes 17.06% locality pay. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. EEO Statement The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor. #J-18808-Ljbffr