SummaryThe United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida (NDFL) is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Northern District of Florida. This includes criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers.This vacancy may be filled in either Tallahassee, FL or Pensacola, FL.ResponsibilitiesThe Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida (NDFL) is seeking applications from experienced attorneys with superb research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, as well as a background in the practice of criminal law, to fill one (1) Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancy in the NDFL Criminal Division. The core responsibilities of this position require candidates who will investigate and prosecute the following:Drug trafficking, including trafficking of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, and illegal drug use.Immigration matters, including but not limited to:Gang‑related crimes involving aliens.Child trafficking and smuggling involving aliens within the United States.Unlawful voting by aliens.Firearms trafficking and smuggling involving aliens.Violations of the Alien Registration Act.Violations of or fraud relating to Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act.The prosecution of immigration matters also includes civil defensive litigation resulting from and/or related to the department's efforts to enforce the nation's immigration laws and keep the country safe from crime associated with illegal immigration, including but not limited to civil immigration habeas matters.This position will also perform additional roles on an as‑needed basis while zealously representing and advocating on behalf of the United States Government in the robust prosecution of criminal offenses.The successful candidate must possess a strong work ethic, superior legal acumen, and demonstrate a prosecutor's professional temperament, judgment, and unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and zealously pursuing criminal offenders while respecting the constitutional rights of the accused. Each AUSA is expected to conduct themselves according to the highest standard of professional ethics at all times.The successful candidate will lead by example, demonstrate initiative to proactively develop and manage cases, possess a strong ability to work both collaboratively with colleagues and individually, build professional relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, and be willing to assume increasing levels of responsibility within the office.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.Residency RequirementsAssistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district‑specific information.Selective ServiceIf 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.Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a United States Citizen or National.Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre‑employment 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.Type of Position: This is a TERM position not‑to‑exceed 9/30/2026. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district‑specific information.Required QualificationsApplicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post‑J.D. legal or other relevant experience.United States citizenship is required.You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.EducationApplicants must possess a J.D. degree.Salary InformationAssistant United States Attorney pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $76,748 to $197,100, which includes 17.06 % locality pay.Other BenefitsThe Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.Relocation ExpensesRelocation expenses may be authorized.TravelMay require at least 1 to 5 days a month; regular travel, both within and outside the district, will be required.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/PolicyThe 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: