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Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal Division (Jackson)
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
- Department: Department of Justice
- Location: Jackson, Mississippi
- Salary: $82459 – $197100/yr
- Hiring Path: Public
- Number of Openings: 1
- Security Clearance: Other
- Date Posted: 2026-09-24
- Application Deadline: 2026-10-01
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Job Summary
The district encompasses the 45 southern counties of the state and more than 2 million people. Also in the district are numerous military bases and installations, a NASA rocket testing facility, and the Choctaw Indian Reservation. https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdms This position is located in Jackson, Mississippi.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have the responsibility for all phases of criminal prosecution including providing guidance to law enforcement officers, initiating criminal charges, conducting gran jury proceedings, trials and handling appeals. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. 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. 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.
Requirements & Education
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Contact
alexis.grimm@usdoj.gov · 6019732845
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $82459 – $197100/yr.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-10-01.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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