Overview
Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) Jobs in Akron, OH at U.S. Department of Justice
Hiring Organization
USAO Northern District of Ohio
Hiring Office
Criminal Division
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Job ID
26-OHN-13023668-AUSA-07
Location:
2 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44308 – United States
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
About the Office
The United States Attorney’s office serves the 40 northern counties of Ohio. Our office is responsible for enforcing federal criminal law, which includes a wide range of crimes dealing with national security, public corruption, civil rights, drug trafficking and firearms offenses, among others. Our office is actively engaged in the community, ensuring the rights of victims, working with schools, numerous law enforcement agencies to prevent crime and keep Northern Ohio safe.
More information about the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Ohio can be found on our website at https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh.
Job Description
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio is seeking an attorney with criminal litigation experience. This vacancy is located in our Akron Branch Office.
AUSAs selected for this position will be required to travel to Cleveland, Ohio for the first thirty days of employment, and this initial training period may be extended as necessary.
The Criminal Division is organized into six sections: General Crimes; White Collar Crimes; National Security; Violent Crimes; Narcotics/Organized Crime Drug Trafficking and Asset Recovery Team (DART); and Appellate.
Criminal Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) prosecute federal criminal cases in the District. Criminal AUSAs advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigations, present criminal cases to the grand jury, try criminal cases before the United States District Court, and represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Candidates should be capable of handling a variety of significant and complex criminal prosecutions.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) full years of post-bar admission experience in criminal law.United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should have strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, courtroom experience, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys, and a demonstrated commitment to public service.
Applicants must possess excellent computer skills. Experience with automated research, electronic court filing, and various word-processing systems, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, is required.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
Applications may be submitted online through the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878396700
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 conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Salary
Assistant United States Attorney’s pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $86,101 to $188,031 which includes 22.23% locality pay.
Travel:
The AUSA may be required to travel throughout the Northern District of Ohio to attend court proceedings, interview witnesses, attend meetings, and to participate in training at the Department of Justice’s National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina. AUSAs selected for this position will be required to travel to Cleveland, Ohio for the first thirty days of employment, and this initial training period may be extended as necessary.
Title: Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)
Company: U.S. Department of Justice
Location: Akron, OH
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