Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) - Criminal

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

Birmingham, AL · full time

$77,521 – $197,100

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Alabama is hiring a criminal prosecutor to investigate and try federal cases across a wide range of offenses, from violent crime to white-collar fraud. The role offers a general criminal litigation position with significant autonomy, a heavy caseload, and room for professional growth within an experienced prosecution team.

Our summary, not Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

Case Management

What they ask for

Required

J.D. degree or equivalent
Active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction by entry on duty
United States citizenship
Reside in the Northern District of Alabama or within 25 miles

Nice to have

Trial experience or federal court litigation experience
Superior legal research and writing skills
Quick analytical ability
Strong academic credentials
Commitment to public service