Assistant United States Attorney

⁠​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​‌⁠One Assistant United States Attorney position located Lexington, Kentucky.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.



Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree. Our mission is to enforce vigorously the federal criminal laws of the United States, to effectively represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and to meet fully the public safety needs of the community through an efficient, well-coordinated law enforcement effort.

In all matters, our responsibilities are to promote the fair and impartial administration of justice, adhering to the highest ethical, professional and performance standards; promote effective partnerships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, and the community at large in furtherance of law enforcement; protect the rights of citizens, victims of crime and witnesses; enhance community safety by reducing crime and the fear of crime, through outreach and education; and inspire confidence in the criminal justice system.

This position offers an exciting and challenging career opportunity. The Department of Justice has a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women and is tasked with ensuring the protection of all Americans, while preserving constitutional freedoms. The position provides an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal law (criminal and civil) and protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens.

The USAO for the Eastern District of Kentucky has a staff of approximately 42 attorneys and 38 support personnel. The main office is located in Lexington, with staffed branch offices in Ft. Mitchell and London, Kentucky. Unstaffed offices are located in Ashland and Frankfort, Kentucky. The United States Attorney's Office seeks to maintain the highest standards of excellence in the enforcement of federal laws and the representation of the United States.

The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) selected for the General Crimes section of the Criminal Division will prosecute cases primarily involving violent crime, the illegal possession or use of firearms, and child exploitation, in furtherance of the U.S. Attorney's Office's Project Safe Neighborhood and Project Safe Childhood missions. The selected candidate will be fully dedicated to the Criminal Division and may work on other matters within that Division as assigned. The selected candidate would potentially handle related appeals as assigned, including drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.



Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Successful candidates should have a strong academic background and the demonstrated ability to produce high quality written work. Successful candidates must work effectively with a team. Successful candidates should possess strong oral skills, character, and interpersonal skills, and have demonstrated the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Successful candidates must also possess the knowledge and ability to use computers and computer applications in performing day-to-day work requirements. Finally, successful candidates must have an exceptional work ethic, and a constant commitment to the fair and impartial administration of justice.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprints, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.