Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 77,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S.

Attorneys in Nebraska seeks an experienced AUSA to support criminal prosecutions from our Omaha headquarters and Lincoln branch. The role involves handling federal cases, working with law enforcement, researching legal issues, and presenting before grand juries and in court; a background check and probationary period apply, with potential extension or permanency.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States before grand juries and in hearings and trials.
• Investigate federal offenses, work with law enforcement, and research legal issues.
• Perform prosecutorial duties with accountability under the Department of Justice.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. This announcement will remain open until filled. Applicants will be reviewed monthly. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Positions are located in Lincoln and Omaha Nebraska

Key Responsibilities

The office has openings for an experienced litigator to serve as an AUSA in the Criminal Division for our headquarters office in Omaha, NE and the branch office in Lincoln, NE. The criminal caseload for a selected applicant may include a variety of crimes investigated and prosecuted by the U.S.

Attorney's Office such as gang- related violent crimes, other crimes of violence, immigration, computer crimes including child pornography, sophisticated white-collar offenses, major drug crimes and firearm offenses. The selected AUSA will work with law enforcement agents and others to investigate federal criminal offenses, research and brief legal issues, and represent the United States before grand juries and in hearings and trials.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress. All initial attorney positions to the Department of Justice are subject to favorable adjudication of background check parameters and certified completion of a probationary/trial period. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

Working as a federal prosecutor sworn to pursue justice in the name of the United States is deeply satisfying. Many lawyers look back on their days as an AUSA as among the most rewarding of their professional careers. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html.

To learn more about the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nebraska, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-ne. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $76748 – $197100/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-02-28.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.