Assistant United States Attorney (Appellate)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eastern District of Oklahoma, U.S. Attorney's Office, is seeking experienced attorneys for immediate vacancies in the Criminal Division. Located in Muskogee, OK, the role requires a J.D., active bar admission, and at least one year post‑J.D.

experience. Applicants must be United States citizens and ready to contribute to public service in federal criminal prosecution. Preferred candidates have 3+ years post‑J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 1 year post–J.D. legal or related experience.
• United States citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Draft briefs, research complex legal issues, and advocate in trial and appellate courts.
• Contribute to training and professional development of other AUSAs.

Skills

Legal research

Brief writing

Oral advocacy

Public service

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma is seeking experienced, motivated attorneys to join our Criminal Division. This announcement is used to fill immediate vacancies with multiple cut-off dates, and may be used to fill other permanent appointments and vacancies. This announcement is open thru Wednesday Dec 16, 2026. First cutoff Tuesday Sep 22, 2026, and as needed until positions are filled or cutoff date is met. This position is located in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will have 3 or more years of post-J.D. experience, including criminal prosecution experience and appellate clerkship, outstanding academic record, and prior AUSA experience are preferred but not required. Candidates should be able to demonstrate proficiency and excellence in drafting briefs, researching and analyzing complex legal issues, and arguing cases in trial and appellate courts. Ideal candidates will also have strong background in issues commonly arising in federal criminal cases and collateral proceedings, to include constitutional challenges arising under the Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Amendments: 28 U.S.C. § 2255; applicable rules of evidence and criminal procedure; discovery and disclosure doctrine; sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines; and U.S. Supreme Court and Tenth Circuit precedent in these areas. Appellate AUSAs are expected to have superior organizational and public presentation abilities, to be motivated by a strong commitment to public service, and to contribute to the training and professional development of other AUSAs.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.