Assistant United States Attorney - Appellate Division

Hiring Organization USAO Northern District of Oklahoma Attorney Appointment Type Attorney Permanent Job

ID 26-OKN-12930242-AUSA

Location:

110 W. 7th St. Suite 300 Tulsa, OK 74119 -

United States Application Deadline:

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 About the Office In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner. This position is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Job Description The Appellate Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma offers a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for a highly motivated, experienced attorney interested in criminal appellate and trial advocacy. This United States Attorney's Office serves as the chief federal law enforcement office in the Northern District of Oklahoma and, in that capacity, pursues justice, ensures public safety, and enforces federal laws on behalf of the citizens of the Northern District. The Northern District encompasses 11 counties in the northeastern corner of the state, including Tulsa County, the second most populous county in the state of Oklahoma. After the 2020 Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, most of the Northern District qualifies as Indian Country; therefore, in addition to its typical federal criminal jurisdiction, the Northern District USAO is responsible for prosecuting major crimes committed by or against members of federally recognized Indian tribes, and for coordinating among state, federal, and tribal law enforcement authorities.

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) prior to their entry on duty date. United States citizenship is required. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to identify, articulate, and analyze critical legal issues quickly and accurately. They should also exhibit outstanding oral and written advocacy, good judgment, superior communication and courtroom skills, and the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with our attorneys, support staff, and opposing counsel. Applicants must demonstrate a capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment, while conducting their own legal research and independently preparing and filing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. This position also requires excellent computer literacy, including electronic legal research, electronic court filing, e-mail, and word-processing systems. Ideal candidates will also have experience arguing before trial and appellate courts, as well as a strong background in issues commonly arising in federal criminal cases and collateral proceedings, such as constitutional challenges arising under the Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Amendments, 28 U.S.C. § 2255; applicable rules of evidence and criminal procedure; sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines; and U.S. Supreme Court and Tenth Circuit precedent in these areas. Appellate AUSAs are expected to have superior organizational and public presentation abilities, to be motivated by a strong commitment to public service, and to contribute to the training and professional development of other AUSAs. Application Process You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:

Required:

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

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You must submit a

Writing Sample Required:

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. Applicants should familiarize themselves with 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. 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 basic pay range is $76,748 to $197,100, including locality pay. (The filling of this position is subject to the availability of funds.)