Assistant United States Attorney
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
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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
Location
Savannah, Georgia
Salary
$65,653 - $171,487
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
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Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division, where you'll prosecute federal crimes like violent offenses, fraud, drug violations, and human trafficking in Savannah, Georgia.
You'll work with law enforcement to build cases, present evidence to grand juries, and handle trials from start to finish with growing independence.
It's a great fit for experienced lawyers or recent law grads passionate about criminal justice who want to make a difference in public safety.
Key Requirements
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school (or equivalent)
- Active membership in a U.S. bar association by entry on duty
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience in federal criminal prosecution or litigation preferred
- Ability to lead investigations and litigate complex cases with limited supervision
- Successful background check, including fingerprints, credit, tax, and drug testing
- Residency in the Southern District of Georgia or within 25 miles
Full Job Description
The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Southern District of Georgia is seeking applications from experienced attorneys or those who will be an active member of a bar association prior to entry on duty to fill Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) vacancies within the Criminal Division in the Savannah, Georgia branch office.
This is an open announcement that will remain open until filled or 4/17/2026. Qualified applicants will be referred to selecting officials at 1-week intervals.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date.
Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered. United States citizenship is required. Major Duties:
AUSAs in the Criminal Division are responsible for the prosecution of a variety of crimes under federal law including but not limited to violent crime, fraud, public corruption, illegal immigration, possession of child pornography, human trafficking, drug violations, firearms violations, terrorism, and asset forfeiture.
The qualified applicant will be expected to (a) lead federal law enforcement agents in structuring and executing criminal investigative strategies and plans; (b) actively participate in grand jury proceedings, including the introduction of evidence and presentation of witnesses; and (c) litigate cases of moderate to high complexity, from charging to sentencing, with limited supervision.
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.
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