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

Assistant United States Attorney

Department of Justice

Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pay
$90,000 per year – $197,100 per year
Application deadline
Oct 29, 2027
Job level
AD-21 to AD-21
Schedule
1
Work style
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About this job

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is seeking federal prosecutors to join one of the largest and most prestigious offices in the country to combat gang violence, cartel networks, and high-dollar corporate and government fraud. As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA), you will be leading investigations and prosecutions of serious federal crimes and holding the most dangerous offenders accountable. This is more than a job - it is a calling.

How to apply

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 10/29/2027 to receive consideration. 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 timely.) 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 Eastern District of Pennsylvania at (215) 861 - 8921 or email at Stephenie.Sar@usdoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.

Source and verification

Announcement 27-PAE-13104946-AUSA is linked to its official USAJOBS record. USGovtJob is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Confirm details in the official announcement.

Last updated Nov 14, 2026. State codes in this announcement: IA.

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