
AUSA
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys See More Job Openings by This Employer
Job Description
"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. This position is located in Indianapolis, IN.
Duties 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. 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. Salary- $74,624 - $195,194/year