Closing Date: 1st June, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office is accepting applications for Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) openings in its Appeals Section, Criminal Division in Chicago, Illinois. The applicant selected will represent the U.S. Government as an AUSA in a wide range of unique and complex criminal appeals. Responsibilities will include working on direct and post-conviction appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit involving the full range of criminal cases that the District prosecutes. Appellate AUSAs draft briefs and present oral arguments on constitutional, statutory, evidentiary, procedural, and sentencing issues in appeals arising from the Criminal Division. Appellate AUSAs also review and edit briefs drafted by their colleagues, and participate in moot courts to prepare AUSAs for oral arguments. In addition, Appellate AUSAs assist with complex district court litigation, monitor developing areas of caselaw, and provide advice to other prosecutors on significant legal issues.

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 of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 2 years of post-J.D. experience. Your application materials should demonstrate excellent academics, significant appellate experience, criminal law experience, strong legal writing skills, and a commitment to public service. Prior federal criminal prosecution experience in NDIL or another District is not required, but candidates with such experience are encouraged and will be given serious consideration.

United States citizenship is required.

Salary:
Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $80,994 to $197,100 which includes 30.86% locality pay.

Number of Positions
This announcement is to fill a single position. Depending on the need of the Office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Travel:
Some. Not on a regular basis.

Relocation Expenses
Relocation expenses will not be paid.