Job Summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma is seeking experienced, motivated, and prosecution-minded attorneys to join our Criminal Division. This announcement is used to fill immediate vacancies and will be open March 4, 2026 through April 3, 2026. First candidate list will be pulled after Sunday March 8, 2026. This position is located in Muskogee, Oklahoma. This announcement may be used to fill other permanent appointments and vacancies as needed.

Job Description

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Desire to work as an AUSA in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, with prior violent crime prosecution and jury trial experience. Possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work closely with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Have superior research, writing, and oral advocacy abilities, strong academic credentials, and good judgment. Intelligence and aptitude, measured by professional experience/growth potential, academic record, the writing sample, and any interview performance. Commitment to excellence, strong work ethic and drive, as may be demonstrated through successful team work, leadership, obstacles overcome, and personal, academic and professional achievement. Sound judgment and good character. Balance, both professionally and personally, in terms of interests and abilities. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.