Assistant United States Attorney
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Alaska
United States Attorney's Office
Vacancy Announcement
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Criminal Division
Anchorage, Alaska
USAJobs Vacancy Ad #26-AK-12862092-A1
About the Office:
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Alaska is a vibrant and energetic office with offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau. Assistant United States Attorneys prosecute federal crimes and defend and pursue the interests of the United States in civil cases. This employment opportunity is in the Criminal Division of our Anchorage office.
Job Description:
AUSAs in the Criminal Division are responsible for the investigation and prosecution of federal crimes in national priority areas including violent crime, fentanyl trafficking, gang/cartel related crimes, illegal firearms offenses, and a wide variety of other criminal cases as needed to address the District's priorities, including child exploitation, fraud, and public corruption. AUSAs work their cases from inception through appeal, and thus, in addition to district court work, the successful candidate will be responsible for drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Required qualifications: Applicants must have at least 1-year post-J.D. legal experience and maintain active membership of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
United States citizenship is required.
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 $87,000 to $195,200. There is a non-taxable cost of living allowance where authorized.
Application Process:
Applications must include a resume (limited to 2 pages), cover letter, wiring sample and references and be submitted by January 30 ,2026 submitted via USAJobs https://www.usajobs.gov/job/853919800.
Number of Positions: 2
The USAO adheres to all Department Policies below.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Reasonable Accommodations
Outreach and Recruitment for Qualified Applicants with Disabilities
Suitability and Citizenship
Veterans
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