Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

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 This position is located in Tampa, Florida. Duties / Responsibilities The United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, seeks Assistant United States Attorneys for the Criminal Division, Tampa Office. Selected applicants will represent the U.S. Government in a wide range of unique and complex cases. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Residency Requirements Assistant United States Attorneys must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. Selective Service Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must register with the Selective Service System, or be exempt. See Conditions of Employment Must be a United States citizen or national. Initial appointment conditioned upon satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, drug testing. Continued employment subject to favorable background investigation. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered. Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof (see 28 U.S.C. 545). Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Excellent academic credentials and at least three years litigation experience. Computer literacy. Superior oral and written communication skills. Strong character, interpersonal skills. Capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Strong commitment to public service. Salary Information Assistant United States Attorney pay is administratively determined in part by years of professional attorney experience. The basic pay range is $76,748 to $197,100, which includes 17.06% locality pay. Other Benefits 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. Relocation Expenses Relocation incentives may be authorized if the position is determined to be difficult to fill, supported by the selected candidate's skills, and subject to availability of funds. Travel Occasional travel is required. Political Appointees OPM must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. Those who have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A, C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch must disclose this information. Failure to disclose could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. 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. More information can be found here: #J-18808-Ljbffr