Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Job Overview

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is seeking federal prosecutors to join one of the largest and most prestigious offices in the country to combat gang violence, cartel networks, and high-dollar corporate and government fraud.

As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA), you will be leading investigations and prosecutions of serious federal crimes and holding the most dangerous offenders accountable. This is more than a job - it is a calling.

Job Description

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. United States citizenship is required.

Candidates for the white-collar sections should have a demonstrated proficiency in white-collar/fraud related cases/investigations or federal criminal trial experience. The ideal candidate will have three or more years of post-J. D.

We are hiring for positions across our criminal division: Violent Crimes, Narcotics & Organized Crime, Public Corruption & Civil Rights, Economic Crimes, Healthcare Fraud, and National Security & Cyber Crimes units.

Our office fosters a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA), you will be leading investigations and prosecutions of serious federal crimes and holding the most dangerous offenders accountable.
• experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery and trial.
• AUSAs typically develop deep experience within a primary unit while also having the opportunity to work on investigations and prosecutions across multiple subject-matter areas, building a broad and impactful practice.
• As an AUSA in the Criminal Division, you will: Lead high-impact federal investigations and prosecutions - tackling violent crimes, drug trafficking, fraud, public corruption, and immigration offenses Build cases from the ground up, partnering with federal agents, developing evidence, and shaping investigative and trial strategy Stand in court on behalf of the United States - advocating with clarity, precision, and conviction Negotiate, litigate, and try cases that carry real consequences for public safety and national interests No two days are the same - With each case, your responsibility expands - and so does your impact.
• Successful candidates will manage significant, multi-defendant prosecutions that deliver measurable results for public safety.
• If you're ready to take the lead in the courtroom and make a lasting impact, this is where you do it.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D.
• legal or other relevant experience.
• United States citizenship is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Hiring preferences include sharp analytical thinker with strong writing and courtroom skills, a strong academic record, federal clerkship, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility and public service.
• Candidates for the white-collar sections should have a demonstrated proficiency in white-collar/fraud related cases/investigations or federal criminal trial experience.
• experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery and trial.
• Candidates who have federal criminal trial experience may apply to join the white-collar divisions (Economic Crimes, Healthcare Fraud, Public Corruption & Civil Rights), and we are looking for talented and motivated lawyers driven to hunt and prosecute violent offenders, gangs, and cartel members and their associates to join our Violent Crimes or Narcotics & Organized Crime sections.
• AUSAs typically develop deep experience within a primary unit while also having the opportunity to work on investigations and prosecutions across multiple subject-matter areas, building a broad and impactful practice.

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as On-site with location information shown as Allentown, Pennsylvania. The employment type is Full Time.

About the Company

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