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USAO Eastern District of Virginia
Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney (Detail)- General Crimes Unit
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What they do
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.
$126,287 / year median in Virginia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney (Detail)- General Crimes Unit
Hiring Organization
USAO Eastern District of Virginia
Hiring Office
Alexandria, VA
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Detail
Job ID
26-VAE-EB-13014886-AUSA
The next classes will start September 8, 2026, November 9, 2026, and January 4, 2027. Detailees will handle a wide variety of matters in federal court, including but not limited to felony narcotics trafficking, firearms, violent crimes, child exploitation, fraud, immigration, as well as misdemeanor offenses. Detailees will receive extensive training on all facets of criminal litigation practice from the most experienced prosecutors in the office. EDVA has utilized and trained detailees from DOJ and other agencies for more than 30 years, with over 700 Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) participating. Job Description Detailees will routinely appear before federal magistrate and district court judges, and the grand jury. They will gain substantive experience through handling all stages of the prosecution from initial appearance through trial and sentencing. The detail will also include opportunities to work on appellate briefs, habeas corpus petitions, motion responses, and supervised release position papers. Qualifications Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens already employed by the U.S. Department of Justice or the U.S. Government and must have obtained approval from their component or agency to to the detail. Prior to starting the detail, selected applicants must have successfully completed a background check.
Location:
2100 Jamieson Ave Alexandria, VA 22314 - United StatesApplication Deadline:
Monday, August 17, 2026 About the Office The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia has openings for an eight-month detail.The next classes will start September 8, 2026, November 9, 2026, and January 4, 2027. Detailees will handle a wide variety of matters in federal court, including but not limited to felony narcotics trafficking, firearms, violent crimes, child exploitation, fraud, immigration, as well as misdemeanor offenses. Detailees will receive extensive training on all facets of criminal litigation practice from the most experienced prosecutors in the office. EDVA has utilized and trained detailees from DOJ and other agencies for more than 30 years, with over 700 Special Assistant United States Attorneys (SAUSAs) participating. Job Description Detailees will routinely appear before federal magistrate and district court judges, and the grand jury. They will gain substantive experience through handling all stages of the prosecution from initial appearance through trial and sentencing. The detail will also include opportunities to work on appellate briefs, habeas corpus petitions, motion responses, and supervised release position papers. Qualifications Interested applicants must possess a J.D., or equivalent degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens already employed by the U.S. Department of Justice or the U.S. Government and must have obtained approval from their component or agency to to the detail. Prior to starting the detail, selected applicants must have successfully completed a background check.