Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) Hiring Organization USAO Northern District of Ohio Hiring Office Criminal Division Attorney Appointment Type Attorney Permanent Job ID 26-OHN-13023668-AUSA-07

Location:

2 South Main Street Akron, OH 44308 - United States

Application Deadline:

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 About the Office The United States Attorney's office serves the 40 northern counties of Ohio. Our office is responsible for enforcing federal criminal law, which includes a wide range of crimes dealing with national security, public corruption, civil rights, drug trafficking and firearms offenses, among others. Our office is actively engaged in the community, ensuring the rights of victims, working with schools, numerous law enforcement agencies to prevent crime and keep Northern Ohio safe. More information about the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio can be found on our website at https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh. Job Description The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio is seeking an attorney with criminal litigation experience. This vacancy is located in our Akron Branch Office. AUSAs selected for this position will be required to travel to Cleveland, Ohio for the first thirty days of employment, and this initial training period may be extended as necessary. The Criminal Division is organized into six sections: General Crimes; White Collar Crimes; National Security; Violent Crimes; Narcotics/Organized Crime Drug Trafficking and Asset Recovery Team (DART); and Appellate. Criminal Assistant United States Attorneys (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 represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Sixth 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. Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) full years of post-bar admission experience in criminal law.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants should have strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, courtroom experience, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys, and a demonstrated commitment to public service. Applicants must possess excellent computer skills. Experience with automated research, electronic court filing, and various word-processing systems, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, is required. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.