Assistant United States Attorney

Assistant United States Attorney 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars Hiring Organization USAO District of Hawaii Attorney Appointment Type Attorney Permanent Job

ID 26-HI-12889546-AUSA

Location:

300 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 6-100 Honolulu, HI 96850 -

United States Application Deadline:

Thursday, March 5, 2026 About the Office The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Hawaii is seeking applications from experienced attorneys for two vacancies in its Criminal Division. We are looking for motivated, results-oriented litigators who want to serve the public, practice in Hawaii, and work on high-stakes criminal prosecutions as part of a close, professional team. Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division prosecute a wide range of complex federal cases, including drug trafficking, violent crime, firearms offenses, fraud, public corruption, financial and tax crime, export control violations, child exploitation, civil rights offenses, money laundering, organized crime, terrorism and national security offenses, computer crime, wildlife, and various other federal crimes. Assistant United States Attorneys handle cases at every stage, from investigation and grand jury proceedings through hearings, trial, sentencing, appeal, and post-conviction litigation. Day-to-day work includes partnering with law enforcement on investigations, drafting and reviewing legal process, managing discovery, litigating detention and suppression issues, trying cases, briefing and arguing appeals before the Ninth Circuit, and handling restitution and forfeiture matters. Few positions offer the level of experience, responsibility, and opportunity that comes with serving as an Assistant United States Attorney. The District of Hawaii encompasses a geographical area consisting of eight main islands with a total population of approximately 1.4 million people. There are approximately 27 Assistant United States Attorneys in the district, all of whom work at the federal complex in Honolulu. Honolulu, located on the southeastern shore of Oahu, is the most visited populous city in Hawaii and offers a wide variety of outdoor activities make Hawaii a wonderful place to live. The mission of the United States Attorney's Office, District of Hawaii, is to investigate and prosecute federal crimes, to defend the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and pursue affirmative civil litigation in a manner that is just and consistent with the priorities established by the Attorney General of the United States. For more information about the District of Hawaii, please visit the following website: https://www.justice.gov/usao-hi Job Description The District of Hawaii is seeking applications from experienced attorneys for two vacancies in the Criminal Division. In the Criminal Division, Assistant United States Attorneys handle a wide variety of complex cases including drug trafficking, money-laundering, white collar crime, organized crime, computer-related crime, violent crime, and appellate litigation. The attorney must be devoted to justice, excellence and representing the public. The attorney must work well both independently and as part of a team, and must be willing to assist other attorneys as needed. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Qualifications Applicants must have a J.D. degree (or equivalent), be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least 1 year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants must possess superior oral and written communication skills, strong legal research and analytical ability, excellent judgment, competence with electronic discovery and modern litigation tools, and impeccable integrity. Applicants must be able to manage demanding workloads and function with minimal guidance when needed. Strong organization and time management skills are essential. Ideal applicants will have prior federal criminal prosecution experience. Candidates without federal criminal prosecution experience but significant litigation experience and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly and perform at a high level are strongly encouraged to apply. Assistant United States Attorneys work closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement, as well as colleagues and support staff, and must work effectively and collegially as part of a team committed to carrying out the Department of Justice's mission. AUSAs receive training by the U.S. Department of Justice by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Application Process Required:

Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).

Required:

Proof of active bar membership

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Your resume cannot exceed two pages - you will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration if your resume exceeds two pages - see USAJOBS for formatting requirements. Include relevant employment history as outlined below for each job: Official position title (if Federal, include series/grade), Employer name and contact information, Start and end dates (for full consideration you must include month, day, and year), Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and A list of duties performed and accomplishments. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Required, if applicable: To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be Evaluated" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume. 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 conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. Salary The range of basic pay is $79,469 to $197,100 which includes 21.21% locality pay.