This announcement will be used to fill one Criminal Assistant U.S. Attorney position in the Central District of Illinois. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. The announcement may close prior to the date in the announcement if all positions are filled. This position is open until filled. However, first round consideration will be given to applications submitted by June 1, 2026, 11:59 pm, EST.
Applicant lists will be reviewed approximately every 30 days.
Key Responsibilities
The United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of Illinois (CDIL) is seeking to fill one Assistant United States Attorney position (AUSA), in the Criminal Division at the Urbana, Illinois location.
The selected candidate will be involved in the investigation and prosecution of a wide variety of federal criminal cases, including violent crime, crimes against children, immigration, human trafficking, drugs, national security, firearms trafficking, and white-collar crime. AUSAs work in cooperation with their colleagues, as well as federal, state, and local law enforcement officials.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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 $80000 – $165000/yr.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2027-02-28.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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