Assistant United States Attorney

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

📍 Toledo, Ohio 💰 $82459 – $180078/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Department: Department of Justice
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Salary: $82459 – $180078/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Date Posted: 2026-09-02
Application Deadline: 2026-09-16

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Job Summary

The United States Attorney's office serves the 40 northern counties of Ohio. Our office is responsible for enforcing federal criminal law, which includes a wide range of crimes dealing with national security, public corruption, civil rights, drug trafficking and firearms offenses, among others. Our office is actively engaged in the community, ensuring the rights of victims, working with schools, numerous law enforcement agencies to prevent crime and keep Northern Ohio safe.

Key Responsibilities

The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio is seeking an attorney with criminal litigation experience. This vacancy is located in Toledo, Ohio. The Criminal Division is organized into six sections: General Crimes; White Collar Crimes; National Security; Violent Crimes; Narcotics/Organized Crime Drug Trafficking and Asset Recovery Team (DART); and Appellate.

Criminal Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) prosecute federal criminal cases in the District. Criminal AUSAs advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigations, present criminal cases to the grand jury, try criminal cases before the United States District Court, and represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Candidates should be capable of handling a variety of significant and complex criminal prosecutions.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. More information about the U.S.

Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio can be found on our website at https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh 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

dana.smith2@usdoj.gov · 2166223615

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 – $180078/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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