Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives may be possible

Job summary

US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys in Hawaii is filling multiple Criminal Assistant U.S. Attorney positions in the District of Hawaii. Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by September 30, 2026.

AUSAs work closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement to support the Department of Justice's mission. Ideal candidates have a J.D., active bar in any U.S. jurisdiction, and at least one year of post–J.D. experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and active bar admission (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• At least 1 year of post–J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• AUSAs collaborate with federal, state, and local law enforcement to advance the Department of Justice mission.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by closing date of the announcement.
• Ability to manage demanding workloads with minimal guidance.

Skills

Oral & Written Communication

Legal Research

Analytical Ability

Judgment

Integrity

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

J.D. Degree

Bar Admission (US jurisdiction)

Tools

Electronic Discovery Tools

Litigation Tools

Job description

This announcement will be used to fill multiple Criminal Assistant U.S. Attorney positions in the District of Hawaii. The announcement may close prior to the date in the announcement if all positions are filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by September 30, 2026, 11:59 pm, EST. Applicant lists will, thereafter, be reviewed approximately every 30 days. Recruitment incentives may be available for exceptionally qualified applicants.

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:

• Applicants must possess superior oral and written communication skills, strong legal research and analytical ability, excellent judgment, competence with electronic discovery and modern litigation tools, and impeccable integrity.
• Applicants must be able to manage demanding workloads and function with minimal guidance when needed.
• Strong organization and time management skills are essential.
• Ideal applicants will have prior federal criminal prosecution experience.
• Candidates without federal criminal prosecution experience but significant litigation experience and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly and perform at a high level are strongly encouraged to apply.

Assistant United States Attorneys work closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement, as well as colleagues and support staff, and must work effectively and collegially as part of a team committed to carrying out the Department of Justice's mission.

AUSAs receive training by the U.S. Department of Justice. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.