Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Chicago, IL

1d•$85,796 - $197,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office is hiring Assistant United States Attorneys for its Criminal Division in Chicago, Illinois. The selected attorneys will represent the U.S. Government in a wide range of complex federal criminal cases and trials and must be committed to handling the full range of criminal matters prosecuted by the Office. Cases may involve violent crimes, firearms offenses, drug crimes, human trafficking, criminal immigration matters, public corruption, money laundering, national security, general crimes, and white-collar crime and fraud, including federal program, healthcare, trade and customs, mortgage, tax, and Paycheck Protection Program fraud. Assignments and responsibilities will become more complex as training and experience progress. This is an open continuous announcement that will close no later than April 30, 2027, or when all positions are filled. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the announcement may be used to fill several or additional positions depending on the Office's needs. Some travel is required, but not on a regular basis. AUSAs generally must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles of it. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, hold a J.D., be an active member of a bar in any U.S. jurisdiction, and have at least two years of post-J.D. experience. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement's closing date. Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks; continued employment depends on a favorable background investigation. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

J.D. degree.
Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.
At least 2 years of post-J.D. experience.
U.S. citizenship or nationality.
Must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles of it.
Excellent academics, significant litigation experience, criminal law experience, strong legal writing skills, and commitment to public service should be demonstrated in application materials.
Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement's closing date.
Satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
Selective Service registration, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Prior federal or state prosecution experience is preferred and will receive serious consideration.

Responsibilities

Represent the U.S. Government as an Assistant United States Attorney in federal criminal cases and trials.
Investigate and prosecute a broad range of federal criminal matters, including violent crimes, firearms offenses, drug crimes, human trafficking, criminal immigration matters, public corruption, money laundering, national security cases, general crimes, and white-collar crime and fraud.
Handle assignments that increase in responsibility and complexity as training and experience progress.