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U.S. Department of Justice
Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division)
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A Judge oversees the legal process in court cases. Interprets law, advises jurors during trials, writes opinions and decisions, and gives verdicts in cases decided without a jury. May decide on a sentence for the defendant in a criminal case, or liability of a defendant in a civil case; may facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute. Works in a county, state or federal court system.
$118,966 / year median in Oklahoma
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division) U.S. Department of Justice
- 4.1 Tulsa, OK Job Details Permanent | Part-time | Full-time $76,748
- $197,100 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Doctor of Law (JD) Bar Full Job Description Hiring Organization USAO Northern District of Oklahoma Attorney Appointment Type Attorney Permanent Job
ID 26-OKN-13040388-AUSA
Location:
110 W. 7th Street Tulsa, OK 74119•United States Application Deadline:
Friday, October 16, 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. Job Description The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma (USAOKN) is seeking an experienced, motivated, and prosecution-minded attorney to join our Criminal Division. This United States Attorney's Office serves as the chief federal law enforcement office in the Northern District of Oklahoma and is accountable to the citizens of the Northern District for pursuing justice, ensuring public safety, enforcing the law, protecting the interests of the United States, and exercising stewardship of the government's resources. The Northern District comprises 11 counties in the northeastern corner of Oklahoma, including Tulsa County, the state's second-most populous county. Due to the 2020 Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma and its progeny, most of the Northern District of Oklahoma is Indian Country, and the USAO has jurisdiction to prosecute major crimes committed by or against members of a federally recognized Indian tribe. As a result, the successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to serve in a vibrant, challenging, and evolving criminal prosecution division.Qualifications Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) years of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.Preferred Qualifications:
An ideal applicant's background or experience will include criminal prosecution, investigation, and trial experience in one or more of the following areas: violent crimes, drug conspiracies, crimes against children, and complex litigation. In addition, applicants will be expected to do legal research and writing and will be self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills, including experience with e-discovery, e-litigation platforms, electronic court filing, and word processing systems. Applications received by September 1, 2026, will receive first consideration. Applicants will then be reviewed on a rolling basis. (The filling of this position is subject to the availability of funds.) 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).Required:
You must submit a Writing SampleRequired:
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 .