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Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Assistant United States Attorney (Financial Litigation)

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  • Full Time
  • $77,867/year
  • Tulsa, OK
September 29, 2026 Attorney

Job Description


Duties

The Northern District of Oklahoma is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) opening in the Criminal Division, Financial Litigation Program (FLP). The Financial Litigation Program oversees the collection of criminal and civil debts owed to victims of federal crime and to the United States. AUSAs in the Financial Litigation Program conduct asset investigations, pursue writs of garnishment and execution, and seek to unwind fraudulent transfers of assets under the Federal Debt Collection Procedures Act. The assigned AUSA will work closely with AUSAs in the Criminal and Civil Divisions, pre-judgment and post-judgment, to maximize financial recoveries for victims and the government.

Responsibilities will increase, and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

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.


Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
  • Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
  • You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
  • J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
  • Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent academics, litigation experience, financial litigation experience including knowledge of family, estate, corporate, tax, property and/or bankruptcy law, strong legal writing skills, and commitment to public service.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.



Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Additional information

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The basic pay range is $77,867 to $197,100, which includes 17.06% locality pay.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

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Travel:
Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Political Appointees (Current and Former): Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Salary
  • $77,867/year


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