Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) Hiring Organization USAO Western District of Virginia Attorney Appointment Type Attorney Permanent Job ID 26-VAW-AUSA-CRIM-04

Location:

310 First Street, SW Suite 906 Roanoke, VA 24011 - United States

Application Deadline:

Thursday, December 31, 2026 About the Office The mission of the U.S. Attorney's Offi ce for the Western District of Virginia ("USAO-WDVA") is to enforce our Nation's laws toensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, to provide federal leadership in preventing and reducingcrime, and to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior. We strive to build a stronger offi ce through in-depthrecruitment efforts and maintain our high standards by promoting professional development. The Western District of Virginia covers approximately 60 percent of Virginia's land area and serves a population of 2.2 million. It comprises 52 counties and 18 independent cities. Currently, over thirty (30) Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) assigned to the Western District prosecute cases and represent the United States in a wide variety of complex civil matters in Roanoke, Charlottesville, Abingdon, Harrisonburg, and Lynchburg. Additional information may be found at https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdva Job Description The

USAO-WDVA

is seeking applications for Assistant U.S. Attorney positions within the Criminal Division for the Roanoke, Abingdon, or Charlottesville Office. An appointment as an AUSA offers a unique and challenging experience for a highly motivated attorney: the opportunity to handle their own caseload in which they investigate and prosecute a wide variety of federal criminal offenses including white collar crime, national security and civil rights offenses, public corruption, organized crime, violent crime, narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, child exploitation crimes, and other offenses. An AUSA engaged in this challenging work should expect to spend time developing cases with federal agents and investigators, researching and writing, and preparing for trials, sentencings, and other hearings. 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 of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

A federal clerkship and/or experience litigating in federal court is preferred. Only applicants with strong academic records, superior legal research and writing skills, and sound judgment will be considered.

Please note:

the Department of Justice generally prohibits its attorneys from engaging in the compensated outside practice of law, with the exception of law professors. Attorneys in this category are employed to teach law and are not otherwise engaged in the compensated outside practice of law.