Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)
About The Position
The District of Arizona is hiring an Assistant United States Attorney for its Criminal Division in Yuma, Arizona. The district has approximately 180 AUSAs in offices across Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff, and handles a high volume of cases, including work involving the U.S.-Mexico border and federally recognized tribes. The AUSA will represent the United States in court and investigate and prosecute cases involving illegal immigration, drug trafficking, human smuggling, and support to cartels and transnational criminal organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. Responsibilities will increase in scope and complexity as training and experience progress. This is a term position not to exceed March 31, 2028, and may be extended or made permanent without further competition. The position is subject to preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks and drug testing, as well as a favorable background investigation for continued employment. The AUSA generally must reside in the District of Arizona or within 25 miles of the district. Occasional travel is required.
Requirements
- United States citizenship or national status.
- J.D. degree.
- Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.
- Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
- Residency in the district of appointment or within 25 miles thereof.
- Register for Selective Service, if applicable.
- Satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment requires favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
Responsibilities
- Represent the United States in court.
- Investigate and prosecute cases involving illegal immigration, drug trafficking, human smuggling, and support to cartels and transnational criminal organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
- Take on responsibilities and assignments that increase in complexity as training and experience progress.
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Telework
- Life insurance
- Health benefits
- Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
- A recruitment incentive may be offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
