Assistant Attorney

Position: Assistant United States Attorney
Summary

Assistant United States Attorneys prosecute all criminal and civil cases brought by the federal government and defend the United States in civil cases.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement for other units in the Criminal or Civil Division.

This position is located in Boston but additional positions may be filled in Springfield, MA or Worcester, MA.

Summary

Assistant United States Attorneys prosecute all criminal and civil cases brought by the federal government and defend the United States in civil cases.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement for other units in the Criminal or Civil Division.

This position is located in Boston but additional positions may be filled in Springfield, MA or Worcester, MA.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

01/28/2026 to 02/27/2026

Salary $86,923 to - $197,100 per year Pay scale & grade AD 23

Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations:

Boston, MA

Springfield, MA

Worcester, MA

Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

29

Job family (Series)

* 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number 26-MA--AUSA Control number

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All United States Citizens and Nationals

Duties

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AUSAs in the Criminal Division improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents by prosecuting crimes that include terrorism, violent crimes, narcotics trafficking, fraud and other white-collar offenses, civil rights offenses, human trafficking, political corruption, organized crime and an array of other federal criminal offenses.

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

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* 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

Required qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (in any jurisdiction), and have at least three years post-J.D. legal experience.

Preferred qualifications:

Five years of experience as a criminal attorney, superior academic credentials, and experience briefing and arguing before federal appellate courts preferred.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Additional information

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 $86,923 to $197,100.

Other Benefits:
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.

Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

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