What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
USAO District of Montana
Hiring Office
Criminal Division
Job ID
25-12720369-AUSA
Location:
Great Falls, MT - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, May 2, 2025
About the Office
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Montana is considered a medium-sized district and has offices located in Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, and Missoula. The Criminal Division prosecutes a wide range of federal cases involving immigration, terrorism, domestic and international narcotics distribution, illegal firearm possession, violent crime, child exploitation/child pornography, human trafficking, organized crime, complex securities and fraud cases, health care fraud, and public corruption. Those matters include the prosecution of violent crimes and other cases on most of Montana’s Native American Reservations, including homicide, sexual and non-sexual assault, burglary, drug distribution, and fraud. The successful candidate for this position will work in the Great Falls branch office and will be assigned to one or more reservations to act as a liaison between the reservation(s) and the United States Attorney. The Civil Division prosecutes and defends affirmative and defensive cases filed in the District of Montana, at both the trial and appellate levels, involving matters such as health care, civil rights, the environment, false claims, immigration, tort and discrimination claims against the sovereign, the internet, telecommunications, energy policies, and the First Amendment. AUSAs are assigned to a unit within either the criminal or civil divisions.
Job Description
The casework for this position would entail the investigation and prosecution of matters ranging from criminal immigration, drug distribution, violent crime in Indian Country, illegal firearm possession, child exploitation/child pornography, organized crime, and economic crimes, with a primary emphasis on violent crime in Indian Country, immigration, and drugs. The qualified applicant would be expected to: (a) assist federal law enforcement agents in structuring and implementing criminal investigative plans and strategies; (b) actively participate in grand jury proceedings, including the presentation of witnesses before the grand jury; (c) litigate cases of moderate to high complexity from start to finish with limited supervision; and (d) write and argue appeals.
Responsibilities will increase and assignment 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), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Required - Your resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include day/month/year), date J.D. was awarded (include month/year), and date of Bar Admission (cover letter optional).
Required - A writing Sample
Highly Recommended - A cover letter expressing your interest in the position as well as your interest in relocating to Montana, if not currently a resident.
Required, if applicable - To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be Evaluated" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.
Candidates should submit their application through USAJOBS at:
Job Announcement Number
25-12720369-AUSA
Control Number
834801800
USAJOBS URL
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/834801800
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 $73,939 to $173,485 which includes 17.06% locality pay.
USAO District of Montana
Hiring Office
Criminal Division
Job ID
25-12720369-AUSA
Location:
Great Falls, MT - United States
Application Deadline:
Friday, May 2, 2025
About the Office
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Montana is considered a medium-sized district and has offices located in Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, and Missoula. The Criminal Division prosecutes a wide range of federal cases involving immigration, terrorism, domestic and international narcotics distribution, illegal firearm possession, violent crime, child exploitation/child pornography, human trafficking, organized crime, complex securities and fraud cases, health care fraud, and public corruption. Those matters include the prosecution of violent crimes and other cases on most of Montana’s Native American Reservations, including homicide, sexual and non-sexual assault, burglary, drug distribution, and fraud. The successful candidate for this position will work in the Great Falls branch office and will be assigned to one or more reservations to act as a liaison between the reservation(s) and the United States Attorney. The Civil Division prosecutes and defends affirmative and defensive cases filed in the District of Montana, at both the trial and appellate levels, involving matters such as health care, civil rights, the environment, false claims, immigration, tort and discrimination claims against the sovereign, the internet, telecommunications, energy policies, and the First Amendment. AUSAs are assigned to a unit within either the criminal or civil divisions.
Job Description
The casework for this position would entail the investigation and prosecution of matters ranging from criminal immigration, drug distribution, violent crime in Indian Country, illegal firearm possession, child exploitation/child pornography, organized crime, and economic crimes, with a primary emphasis on violent crime in Indian Country, immigration, and drugs. The qualified applicant would be expected to: (a) assist federal law enforcement agents in structuring and implementing criminal investigative plans and strategies; (b) actively participate in grand jury proceedings, including the presentation of witnesses before the grand jury; (c) litigate cases of moderate to high complexity from start to finish with limited supervision; and (d) write and argue appeals.
Responsibilities will increase and assignment 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), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Required - Your resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include day/month/year), date J.D. was awarded (include month/year), and date of Bar Admission (cover letter optional).
Required - A writing Sample
Highly Recommended - A cover letter expressing your interest in the position as well as your interest in relocating to Montana, if not currently a resident.
Required, if applicable - To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be Evaluated" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.
Candidates should submit their application through USAJOBS at:
Job Announcement Number
25-12720369-AUSA
Control Number
834801800
USAJOBS URL
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/834801800
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 $73,939 to $173,485 which includes 17.06% locality pay.
Salary : $73,939 - $173,485
