Assistant United States Attorney Criminal

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Montana invites applications for an attorney position. A J.D. and active bar membership in any U.S.

jurisdiction are required by the entry on duty date, and U.S. citizenship is mandatory. Preferred qualifications include superb oral and written communication, strong research and analytical skills, high judgment, excellent advocacy and courtroom abilities, and the capacity to work professionally with attorneys, staff, and client agencies while

Qualifications

• Required: J.D. degree and active bar membership by entry on duty date.
• United States citizenship required.

Skills

Superior oral and written comms

Research and analytical skills

High EQ and interpersonal skills

Advocacy and courtroom skills

Ability to work with attorneys and law

Ability to work under demanding env

Organizational capabilities

Computer literacy and e-filing

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Electronic court filing

Job description

Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-mt

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Superior oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent research and analytical skills;
• High EQ and interpersonal skills, and good judgment;
• Excellent advocacy and courtroom skills;
• The ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies;
• A demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment;
• Excellent organizational capabilities, including the ability to track and meet deadlines across multiple active cases;
• Excellent computer literacy including experience and competence with automated electronic court filing.

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