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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

This job in plain English

This is an Assistant United States Attorney job in the Criminal Division, working for the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys. The job is in Reno, NV or Las Vegas, NV, and there are 3 vacancies.

3 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but only United States citizens and nationals can apply. You must also have a J.D. law degree and be an active member of a bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.

What you would do

  • Investigate and prosecute federal criminal cases in many areas, such as drugs and fraud.
  • Argue cases in court, including jury trials.
  • Do legal research and write court papers and correspondence.
  • Work with attorneys, investigators, witnesses, and crime victims.
  • Take on more complex cases and leadership roles as experience grows.

Do you qualify for AD-21 (up to AD-29)?

With experience: Three or more years of experience after your J.D. degree is preferred, but not required. Prior supervisory, leadership, or management experience is encouraged. No government grade level is stated.

With education: Applicants must have a J.D. Degree from a school accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume that includes your desired location
  • Resume showing month and year you got your J.D. degree and month and year you were admitted to the bar
  • Resume of no more than two pages
  • Resume showing each job's title, employer contact information, start and end dates by month and year, and duties
  • Online occupational questionnaire, completed during the online application
  • Writing sample (recommended)
  • DD-214 or other proof if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF 15 form and proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: Your application is first checked to make sure you meet all job requirements. An attorney interview panel then reviews qualified applicants and recommends who to interview. Veterans' preference is considered a positive factor, but there is no formal points system; missing required information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, or you will be found ineligible.
  • Include your desired location and the month and year you got your J.D. and were admitted to the bar.
  • Submit your complete application by 11:59 PM ET on 11/06/2026, and check its status in your USAJOBS account.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel may be required.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be authorized. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be considered based on qualifications.

Conditions of employment:

  • United States citizenship required
  • Background check with fingerprint, credit, and tax checks
  • Drug test
  • Continued employment depends on a favorable background investigation
  • Must live in the district you are appointed to or within 25 miles of it
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959, if applicable
  • Top Secret security clearance listed for this job
  • Financial disclosure required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$77,050 – $197,100 per year
Pay scale and grade
AD-21 (up to AD-29) · Administratively determined
Locations
  • Reno, Nevada
  • Las Vegas, Nevada
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
3
Security clearance
Top Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Attorney (0905)
Announcement
27-NV-13086024-AUSA

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