Assistant United States Attorney

"I am here on behalf of the United States." As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Southern District of Indiana, you will have the privilege to speak these words in federal court as you do the important work of the people you serve and the Constitution you will be sworn to protect and defend. Many have said that being an AUSA is the best job you can do with a law degree. We, as federal prosecutors, work to identify, investigate, and prosecute cases, in which, as observed decades ago, "the offense is the most flagrant, the public harm the greatest, and the proof the most certain." In doing so, we maximize our impact on public safety and the rule of law.

As an AUSA, you will be part of the backbone of the Department of Justice, indispensable in carrying out our mission to uphold the law, keep our country and community safe, and uphold our civil rights. AUSAs are entrusted with significant autonomy to use their judgment and professional skill to pursue justice and do the right thing under the law and Department policies.

Criminal Division AUSAs lead the investigation, prosecution, and appeals of a wide variety of important and often complex subject matters, including:

• National Security
• Economic and Cyber Crime
• Public Corruption and Civil Rights
• Violent and Firearms Offenses
• Drug Trafficking
• Human Exploitation

AUSAs routinely lead cases from initial intake and grand jury investigation, through indictment, pretrial litigation, trial, and appeals. We work closely with federal, state, and local investigative agencies to help disrupt the most serious criminal threats facing our communities. And we advocate extensively, in writing and on our feet, before our U.S. District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

As an AUSA in the Southern District of Indiana, you will become part of an outstanding team of attorneys and support professionals dedicated to working together in pursuit of our vital mission. We tailor our training, mentorship, and development programs to fit the needs of each attorney as they join our office.

We are presently hiring for multiple permanent Criminal AUSA positions and one three-year term Criminal AUSA position focused on COVID-19 program fraud.

At least one year of legal experience is required, unless you are applying through the Department of Justice's Honors Program. To apply for the Honors Program, please visit: https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/casting/aiportal/control/mainmenu?agency=dojoarm. Some investigation, litigation, or trial experience is preferred. Significant writing experience is also preferred. Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.