What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant United States Attorney position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)
Hiring Office
Southern District of Indiana
Job ID
25-INS-12777585-AUSA
Location:
10 West Market Street, Suite 2100
Indianapolis, IN 46204 - United States
Application Deadline:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
About the Office
"On behalf of the United States of America..." As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Southern District of Indiana, you will have the privilege to represent your country and community in federal court as part of a team of committed professionals at the U.S. Department of Justice who work tirelessly to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights.
Job Description
We are currently seeking applications for positions as an AUSA in the Criminal Division of our Indianapolis office. Commonly referred to as "federal prosecutors," our Criminal Division AUSAs routinely lead cases from investigation, through charging, pretrial litigation, trial, sentencing, and appeal. Our team works closely with federal, state, and local investigative agencies to help disrupt the most serious criminal threats facing our communities, including:
Violent Crime,
Drug Trafficking,
White Collar Crime and Public Corruption,
Hate Crimes and Civil Rights Violations,
Child Exploitation and Human Smuggling, and
National Security
Your responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress
Qualifications
Applicants should possess first-rate analytical abilities, good judgment, strong writing skills, keen attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, litigation experience, and a diligent work ethic. Applicants must also be able to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, employees of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, and judges and court staff.
Required 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.
Application Process
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/04/2025 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact Southern District of Indiana at 3172292430 or email at kristen.greenwood@usdoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.
In addition to the required USAJobs application, please email a courtesy copy of your cover letter and resume to: USAINS.Applicant@usdoj.gov. Please include the vacancy announcement number in the subject line of the email. Please do not include a writing sample that the initial stage of the hiring process.
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
$74,624-$195,194.
Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)
Hiring Office
Southern District of Indiana
Job ID
25-INS-12777585-AUSA
Location:
10 West Market Street, Suite 2100
Indianapolis, IN 46204 - United States
Application Deadline:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
About the Office
"On behalf of the United States of America..." As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Southern District of Indiana, you will have the privilege to represent your country and community in federal court as part of a team of committed professionals at the U.S. Department of Justice who work tirelessly to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights.
Job Description
We are currently seeking applications for positions as an AUSA in the Criminal Division of our Indianapolis office. Commonly referred to as "federal prosecutors," our Criminal Division AUSAs routinely lead cases from investigation, through charging, pretrial litigation, trial, sentencing, and appeal. Our team works closely with federal, state, and local investigative agencies to help disrupt the most serious criminal threats facing our communities, including:
Violent Crime,
Drug Trafficking,
White Collar Crime and Public Corruption,
Hate Crimes and Civil Rights Violations,
Child Exploitation and Human Smuggling, and
National Security
Your responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress
Qualifications
Applicants should possess first-rate analytical abilities, good judgment, strong writing skills, keen attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, litigation experience, and a diligent work ethic. Applicants must also be able to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, employees of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, and judges and court staff.
Required 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.
Application Process
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/04/2025 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact Southern District of Indiana at 3172292430 or email at kristen.greenwood@usdoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.
In addition to the required USAJobs application, please email a courtesy copy of your cover letter and resume to: USAINS.Applicant@usdoj.gov. Please include the vacancy announcement number in the subject line of the email. Please do not include a writing sample that the initial stage of the hiring process.
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
$74,624-$195,194.
Salary : $74,624 - $195,194
