Assistant United States Attorney

An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney. Serving as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) and assigned to the Criminal or Civil Division, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal criminal laws that protect life, liberty, and property of citizens. The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan is seeking to hire AUSAs for our Criminal and Civil Divisions who will be assigned unique drug trafficking and immigration responsibilities. Assignments include, but are not limited to, investigating and prosecuting:

• Drug trafficking, including trafficking of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, and illegal drug use.
• Immigration matters, including but not limited to:
  • gang-related crimes involving aliens;
  • child trafficking and smuggling involving aliens within the United States;
  • unlawful voting by aliens;
  • firearms trafficking and smuggling involving aliens;
  • violations of the Alien Registration Act; and
  • violations of or fraud relating to Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act.

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