Assistant United States Attorney

The United States Department of Justice; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Department of Justice in Boston seeks Assistant United States Attorneys to prosecute federal criminal cases and defend the United States in civil matters. The role emphasizes crimes such as terrorism, violent offenses, narcotics, fraud, civil rights violations, human trafficking, political corruption, and organized crime within Massachusetts.

Qualified applicants must hold a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing, and have at least 3 years of post-J.D.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
• Five years of experience in criminal law and/or civil litigation is preferred, along with superior academic credentials and a demonstrated public service interest.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal cases in the district, including terrorism, violent crimes, narcotics, fraud and other offenses.
• Defend the United States in civil cases as needed by federal government.
• Advise and advocate on cases within the Criminal Division and related matters.

Skills

Bar admission

Post-JD experience

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

Location: 1 Courthouse Way
Suite 9200
Boston, MA 02210 - United States

Application Deadline:
Monday, November 30, 2026

About the Office

Assistant United States Attorneys prosecute all criminal and civil cases brought by the federal government and defend the United States in civil cases.

Job Description

AUSAs in the Criminal Division improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents by prosecuting crimes that include terrorism, violent crimes, narcotics trafficking, fraud and other white-collar offenses, civil rights offenses, human trafficking, political corruption, organized crime and an array of other federal criminal offenses.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (in any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Five years of experience practicing criminal law and/or civil litigation, superior academic credentials, and a demonstrated interest in public service.

Open Continuous Review Process

This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies occur.

• Initial Cut-off Date: Applications received by August 3, 2026 will receive first consideration.
• Subsequent Cut-off Dates: Additional reviews will occur every week or as needed by the agency.
• Duration of Eligibility: Your application will remain active for 120 days from the date of submission. To maintain eligibility after this period, you must re-apply or update your application.

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 Information: 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 $86,923 to $197,100.

Number of Positions

9

Travel

Travel within the district and outside of the district may be required.

Relocation Expenses

No relocation expenses will be authorized.

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