Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys/The Office of the U.S. Attorneys is looking for Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) in Little Rock, AR.
This local job opportunity with ID 3662927960 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.
Summary
The United States Attorney's Offices prosecute federal criminal offenses and represent the interests of the US in civil cases. The USAO for the Eastern District of Arkansas is located in Little Rock and covers 41 of the state's 75 counties. Hearings and trials are conducted in Little Rock, Jonesboro, and Helena-West Helena. More on district can be found here www.justice.gov/usao-edar.
Positions are located in Little Rock, AR.
Additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
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The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas (EDAR) has (2) or more permanent vacancies for trial attorneys in the Criminal Division located in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a member of the Criminal Division, assignments include the investigation and prosecution of drug trafficking, immigration crimes, violent offenses, public corruption, terrorism, white collar crimes, civil rights violations, firearms offenses, and organized crime. This vacancy includes (2) positions funded by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act; these positions will focus on narcotics and drug prosecutions, and various immigration matters.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
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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 fingerprints, 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 (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1-year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. The Criminal AUSA position offers a unique and challenging experience for highly motivated team players with the desire to litigate extensively. Applicants must demonstrate analytical ability, good judgement, organization skills, excellent oral and written communication skills. Applicants should have litigation experience and courtroom skills. In addition, applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with courthouse personnel, other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.
United States citizenship is required for consideration.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Outstanding academic record.
• Complex litigation experience.
• Exceptional research and writing ability.
• The ability to successfully represent the interests of the United States in federal court.
• The ability to successfully manage a heavy caseload involving complex cases.

You must meet all of the required qualifications 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 pay is $76,748 to $197,000 which includes 17.06% (RUS) locality pay.
Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; 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 may be authorized with explicit approval by the United States Attorney.
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Travel: Some travel will be required, both in state and out of state, for casework and/or training purposes. Travel is expected one (1) or two (2) weeks per year.
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 conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Political Appointees (Current and Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Security Requirements:Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprints, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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