Assistant United States Attorney (Open/Continuous)

United States Attorneys' Offices; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 76,748 - 180,078; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health benefits

Federal pension program

Potential signing bonus

Job summary

The United States Attorneys' Offices is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney to represent the U.S. in criminal prosecutions in Marquette, MI. This role involves significant responsibilities including trial work, interactions with investigative agencies, and leading cases from investigation to appeals.

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar. The role offers a competitive salary range from $76,748 to $180,078 including locality pay, along with various federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• At least 1 year post‑J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
• Desire to work as a Criminal Division AUSA in the Marquette office.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States in criminal cases as an Assistant United States Attorney.
• Lead the investigation and prosecution of various criminal matters.
• Work closely with federal, state, and local investigative agencies.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Ability to work well with client agencies

Sound judgment

Litigation experience

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

Summary

This is an open continuous announcement intended to solicit applications to fill a vacancy in Marquette, MI. Applicant lists will be reviewed and referred on July 6th, 2026, and every two weeks thereafter until the vacancy is filled, but no later than December 23, 2026.

Duties

Use your law degree to make a difference! We are seeking a talented attorney to represent the United States in criminal cases as an Assistant United States Attorney. Do justice for your community while honing your trial skills against a talented defense bar before an excellent federal bench.

As an AUSA you will be part of the Backbone of the Department of Justice, indispensable in carrying out our mission to uphold the law and keep our country and community safe. AUSAs are entrusted with significant autonomy to use their judgment and professional skill to pursue justice and do the right thing under the law and department policies.

Criminal Division AUSAs lead the investigation, prosecution, and appeals of a wide variety of important and often complex subject matters, including:

• National Security
• Economic and Cyber Crime
• Domestic Terrorism
• Public Corruption and Health Care Fraud
• Violent and Firearms Offenses
• Drug Trafficking
• Human Exploitation

AUSAs routinely lead cases from initial intake and grand jury investigation through indictment, pretrial litigation, trial, and appeals. You will work closely with federal, state, and local investigative agencies to help disrupt the most serious criminal threats facing our communities and will advocate extensively, in writing and on your feet, before our U.S. District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Travel: Occasional travel required to federal courthouses in Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Kalamazoo for hearings and trials.

Salary Information

Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $76,748.00 to $180,078.00 which includes 17.06% locality pay. Recruitment and relocation incentives are available upon approval by Executive Office.

Other Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Paid federal holidays
• Life insurance
• Health benefits
• Federal pension program (Federal Employee Retirement System) that vests within 5 years of employment
• Participation in the Thrift Savings Program with employer matching contributions
• Potential signing bonus (recruitment incentive)
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program

Security Requirements

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. 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 they are 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.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.

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

• Ability to work well with client agencies and the public.
• Intelligence and aptitude, measured by professional experience/growth potential, academic record, the writing sample and any interview performance.
• Commitment to excellence, strong work ethic and drive, as may be demonstrated through successful teamwork, leadership, obstacles overcome and personal, academic and professional achievement.
• Sound judgment and good character.
• Balance, both professionally and personally, in terms of interests and abilities.
• Desire to work as a Criminal Division AUSA in the Marquette office in the Western District of Michigan.
• Prior experience handling victim‑centered cases, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and human‑trafficking cases, and/or prior experience working with a tribal‑justice system.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to the federal courthouses in Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Kalamazoo for hearings and trials.
• Capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.
• Ideal candidate will have 5 years of litigation experience but candidates with less experience will be considered.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree.

EEO Statement/Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.