USAO/NDOK seeks prosecution-minded attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Criminal Division. NDOK spans 11 counties, including Tulsa. Following McGirt v. Oklahoma, much of the District is Indian Country, offering unique opportunities to prosecute serious federal crimes. AUSAs handle cases from investigation through trial, sentencing, and appeal with integrity and efficiency. This position is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
AUSAs handle cases from investigation through trial, sentencing, and appeal, working closely with federal, state, local, and Tribal partners. In every matter, we represent the people of the United States with the highest integrity, advancing justice in a way that instills confidence in the fairness and integrity of our Office and the judicial system, while performing our mission as efficiently and effectively as possible.
The Criminal Division prosecutes a wide range of federal criminal matters, including criminal immigration, terrorism, narcotics distribution, illegal firearm possession, violent crime, child exploitation/child pornography, human trafficking, transnational organized crime, complex securities and fraud investigations, health care fraud, and public corruption.
The Division also prosecutes violent crime and other offenses committed in Indian Country, including homicide, sexual assault, burglary, domestic violence, drug distribution, and fraud. The AUSA assigned to the Criminal Division will: Investigate and prosecute a broad range of federal criminal cases, including matters arising in Indian Country.
Partner with federal law enforcement to develop investigative plans and prosecution strategies, evaluate evidence, and make charging recommendations. Prepare and present cases to the grand jury, examine witnesses, and advise agents on legal standards and investigative direction. Litigate cases of moderate to high complexity from charging through motions, discovery, plea negotiations, hearings, trial, and sentencing.
Draft and argue motions and briefs involving constitutional issues, suppression, evidentiary disputes, and sentencing advocacy. Handle appellate duties, including drafting briefs and presenting oral argument when assigned. Coordinate with investigative agencies, victim-witness personnel, and support staff to manage cases efficiently and professionally. Complete collateral duties as needed, including program leadership, training, outreach, and other division priorities.
Responsibilities will increase, and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree.
This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $76748 – $197100/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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