Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Hiring Organization USAO District of Maryland Hiring Office Criminal Division Attorney Appointment Type Attorney Permanent Job

ID 26-MD-12929329-AUSA

Location:

Greenbelt, MD -

United States Application Deadline:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 About the Office The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes all federal criminal cases and represents the interests of the United States in civil cases in Maryland. The United States Attorney has two offices - the Northern Division located in Baltimore and the Southern Division located in Greenbelt. The Criminal Division, which includes 46 lawyers in Baltimore and 24 in Greenbelt, prosecutes cases including violent crimes, narcotics conspiracies, white collar fraud, public corruption, child exploitation, civil rights violations, environmental crime, and national security matters. The Civil Division, consisting of 16 lawyers located in Baltimore and Greenbelt, defends the interests of the United States in civil litigation, pursues affirmative civil enforcement in a variety of fraud matters, and collects debts owed to the United States. Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities. Job Description The United States Attorney is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant United States Attorney, to serve as a criminal prosecutor in the Greenbelt office. Responsibilities also include handling the magistrate docket which hears misdemeanors cases from various federal installations and lands within the District of Maryland and which duties include: (1) responding to suppression and discovery motions; (2) handling a high volume docket, including a high trial volume; (3) training military Special Assistant United States Attorneys; (4) advocating at sentencings for the interests of the government and victims; (5) maintaining professional relationships with law enforcement and the defense bar; and (6) training law enforcement officers from many agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, United States Park Police, and the National U.S. Park Rangers, regarding of federal practice and investigation. Qualifications Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic and professional credentials, superior oral and written communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to function with minimal guidance in a demanding environment. An applicant is required to possess a J.D. degree, be an active member in good standing of at least one bar, and have at least 3 years of post-J.D. legal experience. Application Process Applications must be submitted online through the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/865325100 Cover letters are not required but are appreciated to provide further context of the applicants work history and desire to join the district. Applicants are encouraged to submit a writing sample not to exceed fifteen (15) pages. While not required, submission of a writing sample is strongly preferred and may be considered as part of the overall assessment of qualifications. 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 Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay for this position is $94,350 to $197,100, including locality pay.