Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division)

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

Job summary

United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma in Tulsa seeks prosecution-minded attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Criminal Division. AUSAs handle cases from investigation through trial, sentencing, and appeal with integrity and efficiency.

This position is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, within the NDOK. Strong emphasis on criminal prosecution, research, and writing, with opportunities arising from the post-McGirt landscape and Indian Country

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• United States citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases from investigation through trial, sentencing and appeal with integrity and efficiency.
• Prosecute federal crimes in the Northern District of Oklahoma, including Tulsa and surrounding counties.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

e-discovery

Electronic filing

Computer literacy

Education

J.D. Degree

Tools

e-discovery platforms

Electronic court filing

Word processing

Job description

USAO/NDOK seeks prosecution-minded attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Criminal Division. NDOK spans 11 counties, including Tulsa. Following McGirt v. Oklahoma, much of the District is Indian Country, offering unique opportunities to prosecute serious federal crimes. AUSAs handle cases from investigation through trial, sentencing, and appeal with integrity and efficiency.

This position is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Required Qualifications:

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

United States citizenship is required.

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.

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

Applications received by October 9, 2026, will receive first consideration. Applicants will then be reviewed on a rolling basis. (The filling of this position is subject to the availability of funds.)