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Special Assistant United States Attorney
Office of the Inspector General, USPSNewark, NJ · contract · Senior
$125,431 – $192,694
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
A federal prosecution role based in New Jersey where you would handle criminal cases involving postal crimes, fraud, and corruption on behalf of the United States Attorney's Office. This suits experienced prosecutors or defense litigators with strong legal skills who want to work for the federal government and focus on cases affecting the postal system.
Our summary, not Office of the Inspector General, USPS’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- At least 4 years of post-JD litigation and/or criminal law experience
- Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school
- Excellent writing, research, and advocacy skills
- Active member in good standing of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction
Nice to have
- Experience with U.S. Postal Service matters
- Experience prosecuting healthcare fraud, narcotics, or public corruption
- Top academic credentials
- Experience leading or participating in teams
- Proven record of creative thinking
- Prior experience as an Assistant United States Attorney or Special Assistant United States Attorney