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U.S. Department of Justice

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

U.S. Department of Justice, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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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 Criminal 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 division and office location you are interested in.

Duties Criminal Division.

The Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes federal crimes impacting the South Florida community, from Key West to Fort Pierce, Florida. The Criminal Division is divided into seven sections, each of which is dedicated to prosecuting distinct domestic and international criminal violations impacting not only this community, but the safety and security of the country as a whole. A brief description of the work of those sections follows.

Requirements

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.

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