What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant United States Attorney position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
USAO Northern District of Ohio
Hiring Office
Criminal Division (Akron and Youngstown)
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
26-OHN-12827261-AUSA-01
Location:
Akron & Youngstown, OH - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, November 14, 2025
About the Office
The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes federal crimes and defends the U.S. government's interest in civil cases. The United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio, includes offices located in Cleveland, Akron, Toledo, and Youngstown, Ohio. More information about this District can be found on our website at http://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh.
Job Description
The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio is seeking an attorney with criminal litigation experience. There are vacant positions located in the Criminal Division of both the Akron and Youngstown office.
The Criminal Division is organized into six sections: General Crimes; White Collar Crimes; National Security; Violent Crimes; Drug Trafficking and Asset Recovery Team (DART); and Appellate.
Criminal Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) prosecute federal criminal cases in the District. Criminal AUSAs advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigations, present criminal cases to the grand jury, try criminal cases before the United States District Court, and represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Candidates should be capable of handling a variety of significant and complex criminal prosecutions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) years of post-J.D. experience in criminal law.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should have strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, courtroom experience, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys, and a demonstrated commitment to public service.
Applicants should possess excellent computer skills. Experience with automated research, electronic court filing, and various word-processing systems, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, is required.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
Applications may be submitted online through the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/849088000
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Salary
Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $82,949 and $181,147.
USAO Northern District of Ohio
Hiring Office
Criminal Division (Akron and Youngstown)
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
26-OHN-12827261-AUSA-01
Location:
Akron & Youngstown, OH - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, November 14, 2025
About the Office
The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes federal crimes and defends the U.S. government's interest in civil cases. The United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio, includes offices located in Cleveland, Akron, Toledo, and Youngstown, Ohio. More information about this District can be found on our website at http://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh.
Job Description
The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio is seeking an attorney with criminal litigation experience. There are vacant positions located in the Criminal Division of both the Akron and Youngstown office.
The Criminal Division is organized into six sections: General Crimes; White Collar Crimes; National Security; Violent Crimes; Drug Trafficking and Asset Recovery Team (DART); and Appellate.
Criminal Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) prosecute federal criminal cases in the District. Criminal AUSAs advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigations, present criminal cases to the grand jury, try criminal cases before the United States District Court, and represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Candidates should be capable of handling a variety of significant and complex criminal prosecutions.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) years of post-J.D. experience in criminal law.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should have strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, courtroom experience, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys, and a demonstrated commitment to public service.
Applicants should possess excellent computer skills. Experience with automated research, electronic court filing, and various word-processing systems, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, is required.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
Applications may be submitted online through the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/849088000
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Salary
Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $82,949 and $181,147.
Salary : $82,949 - $181,147