Assistant United States Attorney

This is an open-continuous announcement for Assistant United States Attorneys in the Civil Division of our Roanoke or Charlottesville offices. This announcement will remain open until all available positions are filled. Primary consideration will be given to applicants who apply by Sunday, September 6, 2026. Additional applicants will be reviewed and referred every weeks thereafter until the vacancies are filled, but no later November 27, 2026.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on November 27, 2026 to receive consideration. Primary consideration will be given to applicants who apply by September 6, 2026. Additional applicants will be reviewed and referred every week thereafter until the vacancies are filled, but no later than November 27, 2026. As needed, additional vacancies may be filled using this announcement. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.) 3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact Western District of Virginia at 540-857-2936 or email at danielle.gardner2@usdoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying. The Point of Contact for this vacancy announcement is Western District of Virginia who can be reached at 540-857-2936 or danielle.gardner2@usdoj.gov