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Assistant United States Attorney (Term)

Eastern District of Missouri
Saint Louis, MO Other
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
- This position is a Term position not to exceed 2 years.
- Position may be extended non-competitively in one year increments for a total term period of no more than 4 years.
- Position may be made permanent without further competition

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

This position is located in St. Louis, Missouri.

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 one (1) year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Applicant must possess superior oral and written communication skills, as well as strong character and interpersonal skills; have demonstrated the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.

United States citizenship is required for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications:

Outstanding academic record; complex litigation experience involving white collar or civil litigation; exceptional research and writing ability; the ability to successfully represent the interest of the United States in federal court; the ability to handle and successfully manage a heavy case load involving complex cases.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Responsibilities:

The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently seeking to fill Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in the Criminal Division in our St. Louis Office. The Criminal Division is organized into four units: Violent Crime, Narcotics, White Collar, and National Security and Child Exploitation. As a member of the Criminal Division, an attorney is responsible for prosecuting a variety of violations and enforcing federal laws related firearms offenses, drug trafficking, public corruption, terrorism, white collar, organized crime, and crimes against children. Attorneys in the Criminal Division try a large number of cases, conduct proactive investigations using a wide range of investigative tools, and pursue matters involving undercover operations and confidential sources. Additionally, these attorneys research legal issues, draft motions or motion responses, and handle briefing and argument before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Salary : $78,695

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