Closing Date: 30th September, 2026
Description:
About the Office:The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The office has approximately 100 employees consisting of attorneys and legal and administrative support staff. This office prosecutes federal crimes and defends the interests of the United States Government in civil cases.
Job Description:
This Assistant U.S. Attorney will be primarily assigned to our Appellate Division and responsible for researching and drafting briefs and motions for filing in the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, orally arguing cases in front of the appellate court, handling habeas corpus matters and other special projects (e.g., compassionate release matters) in district courts, participating in moot courts to prepare other AUSAs for oral argument, and providing research, brief review/edits, and general legal support for AUSAs in the Criminal and Civil Divisions. Briefs will involve a wide variety of constitutional, statutory, and other claims arising under substantive and procedural federal criminal and civil law that will include responding to defense appeals and filing affirmative appeals challenging district court decisions or orders.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any
- U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) year of experience as a licensed attorney, law clerk, post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience as of the closing date of the announcement. Applicants should possess first-rate analytical abilities, good judgment, strong writing skills, excellent communication abilities, and litigation experience. Applicants should exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and employees of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
Application Process:
See vacancy announcement 26-WDOK-12908129-A-03 at www.usajobs.gov (Exec Office for US Attorneys). Applications must be submitted on-line. To apply, please submit a cover letter and a two-page resume (note that your resume must not exceed two pages). See “How to Apply” section of announcement for specific information. Questions may be directed to Gina Penny, Human Resources Officer, via e-mail at gina.penny@usdoj.gov. This announcement will fill multiple permanent Assistant U.S. Attorney appointments in the Appellate Division. This is an open, continuous announcement that will close no later than Sept. 30, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the first review no earlier than 10 business days after the date this announcement posts. Additional reviews of applications will be conducted periodically, after the initial review, until all positions are filled.
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
Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the
number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic
pay for this position is $76,748.00 to $197,100.00 per year which
includes locality pay at 17.06%.
One (1) or more
Occasional travel within and outside the District will be required.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.