Legal Assistant (OA)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: Fargo, North Dakota
• Salary: $55882 – $72644/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Internal Search
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-30
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-14

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Job Summary

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Key Responsibilities

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team as a Legal Assistant for Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in the Criminal Division, by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services.

Typical work assignments will include: Examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels; Proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents; Providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases; Assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents; Assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository; Maintaining calendar of assigned active cases; Tracking filing, hearing, and trials dates, and scheduling conference and interviews; Arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations; and Producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Contact

Raymond.Bakke@usdoj.gov · 701-297-7400

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 $55882 – $72644/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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