U.S. Attorney’s Office Seeks Assistant U.S. Attorney in Criminal Division

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of Illinois is seeking an assistant U.S. attorney in its criminal division.

Criminal AUSAs prosecute federal criminal cases in the District. Criminal AUSAs advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigations, present criminal cases to the grand jury, try criminal cases before the United States District Court, and may represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Circuit Court of Appeals. Candidates should be capable of handling a variety of significant and complex criminal prosecutions.

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

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

The range of basic pay is $64,649 to $169,097 which includes 15.95% locality pay. The application deadline is February 19, 2021.

For additional details, view the job posting on the U.S. Department of Justice website.