Assistant United States Attorney

Assistant United States Attorney Miami, FL Job Details Permanent | Part-time | Full-time $124,649 - $138,952 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Appeals Immigration law Law Writing skills Doctor of Law (JD) Criminal law experience Civil law Senior level Bar Communication skills Bankruptcy Full Job Description Hiring Organization USAO Southern District of Florida Hiring Office Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce Attorney Appointment Type Attorney Permanent Job

ID 26-FLS AUSA-12923773-14

Location:

99 NE 4th Street Miami, FL 33132 -

United States Application Deadline:

Monday, June 1, 2026 About the Office The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Southern District of Florida (SDFL) is seeking experienced attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in our Criminal, National Security, Civil, Appellate, and Asset Forfeiture Divisions. These positions are in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce, Florida. When applying, please note in your cover letter which division and office location you are interested in. Job Description Criminal Division. The Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes federal crimes impacting the South Florida community, from Key West to Fort Pierce, Florida. The Criminal Division is divided into seven sections: Narcotics; Violent Crimes and Special Victims; Economic Crimes & Cyber Fraud; Border and Immigration Enforcement; Public Corruption and Civil Rights; General Crimes; and Collateral Litigation. Each section is dedicated to prosecuting distinct domestic and international criminal violations impacting not only this community, but the safety and security of the country as a whole. National Security Division. The National Security Division oversees all matters involving terrorism, espionage, foreign malign influence, export control, and other prosecutions of national importance. AUSAs applying to the National Security Division should have previous prosecutorial experience and the ability to obtain the highest security clearance. The matters handled by the National Security Division are among the most significant in the country and have national and international reach. Examples of recent prosecutions include U.S. v. Routh, where the defendant was convicted of attempting to assassinate President Donald J. Trump, and U.S. v Rocha, which involved the conviction of an individual who acted as an agent of the Cuban government for nearly 40 years. Appellate Division. AUSAs in the Appellate Division represent the USAO in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, preparing briefs and participating in oral arguments before the Court. The Division provides advice and handles all appeals to the Eleventh Circuit from both the civil and criminal cases prosecuted by the Office. In addition to defending the criminal convictions and civil judgments obtained by the Office, the Appellate Division also brings affirmative appeals to the Eleventh Circuit from rulings adverse to the United States, after consultation with the Solicitor General's Office and Criminal or Civil Division of the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. Asset Forfeiture. AUSAs in the Asset Forfeiture Division are responsible for enforcing criminal and civil asset forfeiture laws to further the mission of the asset forfeiture programs of the Department of Justice and the Department of the Treasury. This work includes punishing and deterring criminal activity by depriving criminals of property used in or acquired through illegal activities. Asset Forfeiture AUSAs work with Criminal Division AUSAs on forfeiture-related issues in criminal prosecutions and have overall responsibility for all asset forfeiture matters, including financial investigations, seizures, and final disposition of assets. Asset Forfeiture AUSAs also handle civil forfeiture matters, filing and litigating civil forfeiture cases in the district. Civil Division. The Civil Division, one of the most prominent and high volume federal litigative units in the nation, handles Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) investigations and cases, civil immigration litigation, civil rights litigation, defensive civil litigation on behalf of the United States, its agencies and employees, bankruptcy litigation and affirmative civil financial litigation to collect debts owed the United States as the result of civil and criminal judgments. 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. Qualifications 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 (or equivalent) and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by entry on duty date. Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information. Required Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications Applicants should possess superior oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the capacity to function in a highly demanding environment with minimal guidance. The successful candidate should have strong academic credentials. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Education Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements. Application Process Applicants are required to apply online via the website link USAJOBS to this vacancy announcement 26-FLS

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by the closing of June 1, 2026. You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

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

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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

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Cover letter

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Writing Sample 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. How to Apply This is an open continuous announcement that is intended to solicit applications in order to fill immediate and future vacancies. First round consideration will be given to applications submitted by April 10, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. Applicant list will be reviewed every 2 weeks thereafter. Applicants will be notified when their applications have been reviewed/referred for further consideration. Hiring will occur on a rolling basis. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/01/2026 to receive consideration. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.) 3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact Southern District of Florida at 305-961-9026 or email at , prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying. The Point of Contact for this vacancy announcement is Southern District of Florida who can be reached at 305-961-9026 or Next steps We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation, to include a credit and tax checks, and a drug test by urinalysis. We expect to make a final job offer within 120 days after the closing date of the announcement. 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 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 $124,649 to $138,952 which includes 24.67% locality pay.