Assistant United States Attorney

Assistant United States Attorney U.S. Department of Justice - 4.1 Providence, RI Job Details Permanent $86,923 - $197,100 a year 9 hours ago Qualifications Doctor of Law (JD) Bar Full Job Description Hiring Organization United States Attorney's Office (USAO) Hiring Office Criminal Section Attorney Appointment Type Attorney Permanent Job

ID 26-RI-12961658-DE

Location:

One Financial Plaza 17th Fl. Providence, RI 02903 -

United States Application Deadline:

Friday, May 29, 2026 About the Office The mission of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island is to uphold federal law with fairness and integrity, ensuring the safety of all who live, work, and visit the Ocean State. The Office prosecutes federal offenses and represents the United States in criminal matters before the United States District Court and appellate courts. Job Description The United States Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced and motivated attorney to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Criminal Division. Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Criminal Division direct the investigation and prosecution of diverse federal offenses. The caseload encompasses, but is not limited to, a broad spectrum of criminal litigation, including violent crime, sophisticated financial fraud, public corruption, human trafficking, narcotics distribution, and national security matters. AUSAs are responsible for the entire litigation lifecycle, from providing legal guidance during the investigative stage to representing the United States at sentencing and asset forfeiture proceedings. Key Duties & Expectations The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to:

Lead Investigations:

Partner with federal law enforcement agencies to develop and execute complex investigative strategies.

Grand Jury Practice:

Manage all aspects of grand jury proceedings, including subpoenas, witness testimony, and the presentation of evidence.

Independent Litigation:

Manage a demanding docket of moderate-to-high complexity cases with minimal supervision, demonstrating superior oral advocacy and written work product.

Adaptive Expertise:

Quickly master new substantive areas of law and Department of Justice policies in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Responsibilities will increase, and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar (in any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) years of experience as a licensed attorney (or post-law school graduation judicial clerkships), preparing for, participating in, and/or reviewing formal hearings or trials involving litigation at the federal, state, or local court level. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprints, credit checks, tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. United States citizenship is required. Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. Application Process Applications must be submitted via USAJobs at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/869370700. 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 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 $86,923 to $197,100, which includes locality pay currently at 32.58%.