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Assistant United States Attorney (Economic Crimes & Cyber Frauds)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Department of Justice
Location
Miami, Florida
Salary
$120,086 - $195,100
per year
Type
Full Time
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February 6, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for an experienced lawyer to join a team in Miami that investigates and prosecutes major fraud cases, including scams involving investments, cybercrimes, and healthcare.
It involves handling complex criminal cases against individuals and companies that cheat people or break regulations.
A good fit would be a detail-oriented attorney with strong communication skills and at least a few years of legal experience in fraud or related areas, who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Requirements
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction
- At least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or relevant experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently in a demanding environment
- Residency in the Southern District of Florida or within 25 miles of the district
Full Job Description
The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (SDFL) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in our Economic Crimes & Cyber Frauds Section in the Office's Criminal Division.
The position is located in Miami, Florida. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should possess superior oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the capacity to function in a highly demanding environment with minimal guidance.
The successful candidate should have strong academic credentials and at least 3 years of post J.D. experience. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Major Duties:
The Economic Crimes & Cyber Frauds Section investigates and prosecutes fraud and regulatory offenses that target individuals, corporations, and governmental entities.
The Section consists of a securities and investment fraud unit, a cyber fraud unit, and a health care fraud unit.
This Section is consistently one of the leading fraud units in the country based on the complexity, size and number of cases it prosecutes, often working closely with its counterparts in DOJ's Fraud Section.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment 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.
Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C.
545 for district-specific information.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
See www.sss.gov.
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