Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) Hiring Organization USAO District of Nebraska Hiring Office Omaha Attorney Appointment Type Attorney Permanent Job ID 26-NE-12976583-AUSA Crim

Location:

1620 Dodge Street, STE 1400 Omaha, NE 68102 - United States

Application Deadline:

Friday, June 26, 2026 About the Office Our mission is to enforce the law, defend the interests of the United States, provide federal leadership in preventing & controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, & ensure fair & impartial administration of justice for all Americans. Representing the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the integrity of our office & the judicial system, while conducting our work with the highest level of excellence. This position is located in Omaha, NE Job Description The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nebraska has two positions within the Criminal Division, in Omaha. The criminal caseload for the selected applicant will include the full variety of crimes investigated and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's office including, but not limited to gang-related violent crimes, other crimes of violence, immigration, computer crimes including child pornography, sophisticated white-collar offenses, major drug crimes and firearms offenses. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Qualifications Conditions of employment You must be a United States Citizen or National. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered. Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues involved with a case; superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment; excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies, and must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.