Special Assistant United States Attorney

Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation time

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference is seeking a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) for the 7th Judicial District in Clinton, TN. This on-site, full-time associate role involves prosecuting federal offenses arising from Anderson County and handling cases in federal and state courts.

The SAUSA will develop trial strategy, question witnesses, recommend sentences, and attend pre-trial matters; candidates must be licensed to practice in Tennessee and possess a JD, with

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in the State of Tennessee.
• A State and Federal background investigation and security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop trial strategy for cases, question witnesses, determine sentence recommendations, and attend pre-trial matters.
• Must appear in court multiple times per week to argue cases and preliminary matters before a judge or jury.
• Be self-sufficient while also being an excellent team member.

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Special Assistant United States Attorney

On-Site | Full-time | Associate

The 7th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Special Assistant United States Attorney. The State of Tennessee is accepting applications from attorneys to become a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA). Located in beautiful East Tennessee, the 7th Judicial District consists of a single county (Anderson). We are conveniently located in Clinton and Oak Ridge next to the attractions and advantages of Knoxville, but without the daily inconveniences. Ours is a community that enjoys a safe environment, natural beauty, diversity, economic prosperity and a high quality of life. A grant from the U.S. Department of Justice has funded a local prosecutor position that will be primarily assigned to prosecuting Federal criminal offenses in Federal Court that arise from Anderson County. You will perform professional legal work in the evaluation, processing, and prosecution of criminal cases to fair and just disposition in the Federal and State court system. You will evaluate and research potential defenses, negotiate pleas to dispose of cases, and use discretion in dismissing cases not prosecutable.

Baseline Responsibilities

As a SAUSA, you will develop trial strategy for cases, question witnesses, determine sentence recommendations, and attend pre-trial matters. The position requires the ability to appear in court multiple times per week to successfully argue cases and preliminary matters before a judge or jury. The successful candidate must be self-sufficient as well as an excellent team member.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in the State of Tennessee.
• A State and Federal background investigation and security clearance is required.
• Prosecutors are expected to not only be superb lawyers but be fair-minded, even tempered and of high moral character.

Compensation

• Annual: $71,940 - $188,508

Additional Information

Benefits include paid holidays, sick and vacation time; health, life, and dental insurance; and retirement plans. The successful candidate will receive considerable training and mentoring commensurate with any need.

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026