Special Assistant United States Attorney
Office of the Inspector General, USPS
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Posted: January 28, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Assistant United States Attorney
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Department of Justice
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for an Assistant United States Attorney who prosecutes federal criminal cases like terrorism, violent crimes, drug trafficking, fraud, and civil rights violations to protect communities in Massachusetts.
It also involves handling civil cases for the government, with duties growing more challenging over time.
A good fit would be an experienced lawyer passionate about public service, with strong skills in criminal law and courtroom advocacy.
Key Requirements
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with any state bar
- At least three years of post-J.D. legal experience
- Experience in criminal prosecution or related legal work
- Superior academic credentials
- Experience briefing and arguing cases in federal appellate courts (preferred)
- Ability to handle complex federal criminal and civil cases
Full Job Description
Assistant United States Attorneys prosecute all criminal and civil cases brought by the federal government and defend the United States in civil cases.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement for other units in the Criminal or Civil Division.
This position is located in Boston but additional positions may be filled in Springfield, MA or Worcester, MA. Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D.
degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (in any jurisdiction), and have at least three years post-J.D. legal experience.
Preferred qualifications: Five years of experience as a criminal attorney, superior academic credentials, and experience briefing and arguing before federal appellate courts preferred.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:
AUSAs in the Criminal Division improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents by prosecuting crimes that include terrorism, violent crimes, narcotics trafficking, fraud and other white-collar offenses, civil rights offenses, human trafficking, political corruption, organized crime and an array of other federal criminal offenses.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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