Assistant US Attorney (Criminal Division) Riverside, CA

U.S. Department of Justice; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed

Job summary

USAO Central District of California in Riverside, CA seeks Assistant United States Attorneys for the Criminal and National Security Divisions. The role involves prosecuting federal criminal cases, advising investigators, presenting to the grand jury, and handling trials and appeals. Minimum qualifications include a J.D.

and active bar status, plus U.S. citizenship. The office emphasizes public service, diverse experience, and strong writing ability.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar.
• If not active in the California bar, applicant must take and pass the California bar exam.
• United States citizenship is required.
• Preferred: litigation experience, outstanding academic record, excellent writing, impeccable character, commitment to public service.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute federal cases in the Central District of California.
• Advise federal law enforcement agents on investigations.
• Present cases to the grand jury.
• Try cases before the United States District Court.
• Represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Ninth Circuit.

Education

J.D. Degree

California Bar

Job description

Assistant US Attorney (Criminal Division) Riverside, CA

Hiring Organization

USAO Central District of California

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Job ID

27-CAC-13080378-AUSA

Location: 3880 Lemon Street Suite #210

Location: 3880 Lemon Street Suite #210
Riverside, CA 92501 - United States

Application Deadline:

Thursday, September 30, 2027

About the Office

The United States Attorneys Office for the Central District of California (USAO) is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Central District of California. This includes criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. With an authorized strength of approximately 280 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), the USAO is the second largest in the country. The USAO is divided into three litigating Divisions (Criminal, National Security, and Civil). The USAO's main offices are in Los Angeles. The USAO's Criminal Division has branch offices in Santa Ana and Riverside.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Job Description

The U.S. Attorneys Office for Central District of California is seeking to hire Assistant United States Attorneys to work in the Criminal and National Security Divisions. Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division prosecute federal cases in the Central District of California and advise federal law enforcement agents on investigations, present cases to the grand jury, try cases before the United States District Court, and represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Assistant United States Attorneys in the National Security Division are responsible for combating national security and cyber security threats facing our region and our nation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).If not already an active member of the California bar, any applicant hired will be required to take and subsequently pass the California bar exam. AUSAs must become active members of the California bar and maintain California bar membership.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Hiring for AUSA positions within the USAO is highly competitive. The USAO seeks a diverse complement of lawyers with a wide range of exceptional skills and experience, unified by keen intelligence and sincere commitment to public interest. Litigation experience, superior academic record, excellent writing skills, impeccable character, demonstrated interest in public service, courtroom presence, and the ability to work with and relate to a wide variety of people are all taken into account. Most attorneys hired have several years of experience, although highly qualified recent graduates with some experience in practice or as a judicial clerk are also considered. Ties to the Central District of California will be considered. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
United States citizenship is required.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon time of applying.

Attorneys seeking a position as an AUSA should complete:

• Required - Your responses to the OnlineOccupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
• Required - A cover letter and a one-page resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include day/month/year).
• Required, if applicable - To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be Evaluated" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.

Resumes will not be accepted by fax or regular mail.

This is an open continuous announcement that is intended to continually solicit applications in order to fill immediate and future vacancies. Vacant positions may or may not be available at the time of application. Applications will be reviewed and referred as vacancies occur and will only remain active for seven (5) months from the date of submission. Applicants will be notified when their applications have been reviewed/referred for further consideration.

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 following years of experience as a license attorney or law clerk determined the AD grade:
AD-21: 0-2 years
AD-23: 3-4 years
AD-25: 5 years
AD-26: 6 years
AD-27: 7 years
AD-28: 8 years
AD-29: 9 plus years
The range of pay is $114,525 to 197,100 for AD 21 through AD 29.

Number of Positions

One - Criminal Division. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Persons with pending applications with the USAO need not reapply.

Relocation Expenses

• You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

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