Federal Prosecutor: Indian Country & Complex Crimes

The United States Department of Justice; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 77,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Justice seeks an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma in Muskogee, OK. The AUSA will lead investigations and prosecutions across diverse federal crimes, requiring strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Applicants must have a J.D., be an active member of the bar, and be a U.S. citizen. The position offers challenging trial work with collaboration across federal, state, local, and tribal partners in Indian Country.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership by entry on duty date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Preferred: desire to work as an AUSA in the Eastern District of Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Direct the investigation and prosecution of federal criminal matters.
• Research, writing, case development, and case presentation in criminal matters.
• Collaborate with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interagency collaboration

Legal research

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Judgment and integrity

Education

J.D. degree

Active bar membership

Bar exam eligibility (July 2026)

Job description

The United States Department of Justice seeks an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma in Muskogee, OK. The AUSA will lead investigations and prosecutions across diverse federal crimes, requiring strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Applicants must have a J.D., be an active member of the bar, and be a U.S. citizen. The position offers challenging trial work with collaboration across federal, state, local, and tribal partners in Indian Country.