Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division)

U.S. Department of Justice; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 77,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Justice, Northern District of Oklahoma, seeks an Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division) in Tulsa. This permanent appointment supports federal criminal prosecutions and represents the United States in court.

Requirements include a J.D. degree and active bar status. Preferred candidates have criminal prosecution/trial experience, legal research and writing skills, and familiarity with e-discovery tools. Travel is occasional; application deadline is Oct 23, 2026.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership are required.
• Strong research and writing abilities are essential for pleadings and memoranda.
• Prior criminal prosecution and trial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States in federal criminal matters in the Northern District of Oklahoma.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Trial experience

Education

J.D. Degree, active bar

Tools

e-discovery platforms

Job description

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division)

Hiring Organization

USAO Northern District of Oklahoma

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Job ID

26-OKN-13071419-AUSA

Location: 110 W. 7th Street

Location: 110 W. 7th Street
Tulsa, OK 74119 - United States

Application Deadline:

Friday, October 23, 2026

About the Office

In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner.

Job Description

The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma (USAOKN) is seeking a 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 Northern District of Oklahoma and is accountable to the citizens of the Northern 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 Northern District comprises 11 counties in the northeastern corner of Oklahoma, including Tulsa County, the state's second-most populous county. Due to the 2020 Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma and its progeny, most of the Northern District of Oklahoma is Indian Country, and the USAO has jurisdiction to prosecute major crimes committed by or against members of a federally recognized Indian tribe. As a result, the successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to serve in a vibrant, challenging, and evolving criminal prosecution division.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

Preferred Qualifications:

An ideal applicant's background or experience will include criminal prosecution, investigation, and trial experience in one or more of the following areas: violent crimes, drug conspiracies, crimes against children, and complex litigation. In addition, applicants will be expected to do legal research and writing and will be self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills, including experience with e-discovery, e-litigation platforms, electronic court filing, and word processing systems.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The basic pay range is $76,748 to $197,100 and includes 17.06% locality pay.

Number of Positions

Few

Travel

1 to 5 nights of travel required per month.

Relocation Expenses

No

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