The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana represents the United States in federal criminal and civil matters. We enforce federal law, protect public safety, and uphold the fair and impartial administration of justice. Join our office as an Assistant United States Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is a term appointment not to exceed 18 months. https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana is seeking applicants for one Assistant United States Attorney position in the Criminal Division in New Orleans. The selected attorney will investigate and prosecute federal criminal offenses. Assignments may include violent crime, drug trafficking, immigration offenses, terrorism, public corruption, white collar crime, and organized crime.
Assistant United States Attorneys handle all phases of criminal prosecution, including advising law enforcement agencies during investigations, presenting matters to grand juries, initiating criminal charges, litigating motions, conducting trials, and handling appeals and related asset forfeiture matters. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong legal analysis, sound judgment, excellent legal writing, and effective courtroom advocacy.
They must be committed to public service and uphold the highest ethical and professional standards in their interactions with the courts, investigative agencies, opposing counsel, victims, witnesses, and the public. 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.
carlie.kempf@usdoj.gov · 504-680-3128
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.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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