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Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Department of Justice

📍 Nashville, Tennessee 💰 $79454 – $115000/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Department: Department of Justice
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Salary: $79454 – $115000/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: Few
Security Clearance: Secret
Date Posted: 2026-10-08
Application Deadline: 2026-12-08

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Job Summary

The U.S Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee is seeking experienced, motivated, and prosecution-minded attorneys to join our Criminal Division. This is a continuous announcement and opened until positions are filled or the closing date of December 08, 2026 . More information about the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/usao/tnm/ This position is located in Nashville, TN

Key Responsibilities

As a Criminal Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, attorneys are responsible for the prosecution of a variety of violations of federal law including, but not limited to, organized violent crime, narcotics trafficking, immigration offenses, firearms violations, domestic and international terrorism, national security offenses, civil rights, white collar offenses and health care fraud.

AUSAs are responsible for legal research and writing, directing investigations, case development, and case presentation in criminal cases. To be an effective prosecutor, the AUSA must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Employment with the U.S.

Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated and talented attorney who is committed to serving justice.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. 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 fingerprint, 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

Dawn.Woodside@usdoj.gov · (615) 736-2074

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 $79454 – $115000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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