Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal AUSA

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Montgomery, Alabama seeks an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Criminal Division.

The prosecutor will handle complex drug trafficking, organized crime, violent crime, firearms offenses, and immigration cases, contributing to rigorous federal enforcement and public safety. The successful candidate will join a fast-paced team, requiring sound judgment and courtroom experience to advance justice in the Middle

Responsibilities

• Prosecute complex drug trafficking crimes.
• Prosecute transnational organized crime.
• Prosecute violent crime, firearms offenses, and immigration offenses.

Job description

Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal AUSA

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

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. This position is located in Montgomery, AL

Key Responsibilities

The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Alabama is seeking an experienced, motivated, and prosecution-minded attorney to join our Criminal Division.

This United States Attorney's Office serves as the chief federal law enforcement office in the Middle District of Alabama and is accountable to the citizens of the Middle District for pursuing justice, ensuring public safety, enforcing the law, protecting the interests of the United States, and exercising stewardship of the government's resources. The Middle District of Alabama consists of 23 counties in central and southeastern Alabama.

The United States Attorney, Thomas Govan, is currently seeking to hire an outstanding candidate for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in the Criminal Division. The primary areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to, the prosecution of complex drug trafficking crimes, transnational organized crime, violent crime, firearms offenses, and immigration offenses.

More information about our office may be found at our website: http://www.justice.gov/usao/alm The successful applicant will be able to work equally well individually and in a team setting and will possess the judgment, skill, and fearlessness necessary to succeed as part of a fast-paced and aggressive prosecution team. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. 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.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

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