Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)
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Position ID:
26-NH-12901214-AUSA
City:
Concord, New Hampshire
Date Posted:
2026-03-09
Expiration Time:
2026-04-07
Job Type:
Job Category:
Attorney
Salary:
86923 - 197100 PA
Job Summary
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire is located in Concord, NH and has approximately 24 Assistant United States Attorneys and 29 support staff. The Criminal and Civil Divisions handle significant, complex, and visible cases involving a variety of federal laws. Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office is a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for the highly motivated attorney. District of New Hampshire | District of New Hampshire.
Job Description
The District seeks attorneys who have outstanding legal ability, excellent legal research and writing skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, high moral character and mature judgment. The ideal candidates can accurately identify legal and critical case-related issues and possess outstanding organizational and time management; the ability to work in a collaborative team environment with other AUSAs, support staff, and investigative agencies; and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. Litigation experience, including criminal trials or federal court practice, is preferred. Successful candidates can conduct their own legal research and writing and are self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: The District seeks attorneys who have outstanding legal ability, excellent writing skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, high moral character, and mature judgement. Litigation experience, including criminal trial experience, is strongly preferred. Three years post-J.D. experience is preferred. Experience in federal court also is preferred. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.