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Assistant United States Attorney (Immigration)

District of Delaware
Wilmington, DE Other
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026
The District of Delaware comprises the entire state of Delaware (New Castle, Kent, and Sussex county), which has a population of more than 1 million residents. The largest metropolitan area is Wilmington (pop. approx. 75,000), in which the U.S. Attorney's Office is located.

This is a TERM position not-to-exceed 4-years, subject to availability of funds. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and wring skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, paralegals, support staff and client agencies. Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.

Responsibilities:

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Delaware is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) in the Criminal Division. The AUSA's responsibilities will primarily focus on representing the United States in criminal immigration actions brought by the United States. The AUSA will also be expected to work with the Office's Civil Division to represent the United States, its agencies, and employees in immigration-related litigation, including defending habeas corpus, mandamus, and Administrative Procedure Act challenges, and prosecuting affirmative civil immigration enforcement actions in federal district court.
The AUSA will also have the opportunity to represent the United States in non-immigration criminal matters commensurate with the AUSAs training and experience. 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.

Salary : $84,570

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