What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
USAO District of Nebraska
Hiring Office
OMAHA, NE
Job ID
2025-DNE-01
Location:
1620 Dodge Street, Suite 1400
Omaha, NE 68102 - United States
Application Deadline:
Thursday, May 1, 2025
About the Office
The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) prosecutes federal offenses and defends and prosecutes the U.S. Government's interest in civil cases. The USAO for the District of Nebraska covers all counties in the State of Nebraska. The headquarters' office is located in Omaha, Nebraska with a branch office located in Lincoln, Nebraska. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Job Description
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska has one position 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.
This is a permanent position; however, all initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14- month(temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
These positions are open to any United States citizen to apply.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Applicants for an AUSA position must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of at least one bar (any jurisdiction), and have prosecution experience or have at least three-five years post J.D. legal experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability, the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case, demonstrate exceptional brief writing and oral advocacy skills and exercise good judgment. Applicants must possess 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. Applicants must have ademonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding offi ce and courtroom environment.
Applicants will be expected to conduct their own legal research and writing and must be substantially self-suffi cient inpreparing day- to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also possess computer literacy skills to includeexperience with automated research, email and word processing systems
Application Process
Application Process
You must apply online at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/818465900. Please be sure to read the announcement through it's entirety prior to applying.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Required - Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
Required - Your resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include month/year). (Cover letter optional).
Recommended - Writing sample.
Required, if applicable - A recent copy of an SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), showing title, series, grade, and current salary; and a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
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.
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
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 is $73,249 - $171,869.
USAO District of Nebraska
Hiring Office
OMAHA, NE
Job ID
2025-DNE-01
Location:
1620 Dodge Street, Suite 1400
Omaha, NE 68102 - United States
Application Deadline:
Thursday, May 1, 2025
About the Office
The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) prosecutes federal offenses and defends and prosecutes the U.S. Government's interest in civil cases. The USAO for the District of Nebraska covers all counties in the State of Nebraska. The headquarters' office is located in Omaha, Nebraska with a branch office located in Lincoln, Nebraska. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Job Description
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska has one position 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.
This is a permanent position; however, all initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14- month(temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
These positions are open to any United States citizen to apply.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Applicants for an AUSA position must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of at least one bar (any jurisdiction), and have prosecution experience or have at least three-five years post J.D. legal experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability, the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case, demonstrate exceptional brief writing and oral advocacy skills and exercise good judgment. Applicants must possess 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. Applicants must have ademonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding offi ce and courtroom environment.
Applicants will be expected to conduct their own legal research and writing and must be substantially self-suffi cient inpreparing day- to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also possess computer literacy skills to includeexperience with automated research, email and word processing systems
Application Process
Application Process
You must apply online at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/818465900. Please be sure to read the announcement through it's entirety prior to applying.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Required - Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
Required - Your resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include month/year). (Cover letter optional).
Recommended - Writing sample.
Required, if applicable - A recent copy of an SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), showing title, series, grade, and current salary; and a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
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.
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
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 is $73,249 - $171,869.
Salary : $73,249 - $171,869