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Assistant U.S. Attorney (ACE)

Department of Justice - Alexandria, Virginia

Posted Jun 2, 2026

Benefits

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Salary
$84K-$197K From the posting source
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$117,235 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+2.6% - Average

20% above the BLS role benchmark for legal aggregate.

Matched to SOC 23-1011 - Legal aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Legal From the posting source
Seniority
Mid From the posting source

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Where they hire

Hires in: VA From the posting source

About this role

Assistant U.S. Attorney (ACE) Alexandria, Virginia Summary If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. For more information, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html Additional selections may be made at a later time. Duties An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia ("the Office") offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorneys: an opportunity to work on their own caseload and handle their own trials. Working on Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) matters in the Civil Division, the AUSA represents the United States' interests by investigating and bringing affirmative civil actions, including under the False Claims Act, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and other statutes and common law causes of action. ACE AUSAs may also handle matters in bankruptcy court. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Education Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree Evaluation Evaluation Method: Once your complete application package is received, it will be reviewed to ensure you meet all job requirements. An attorney interview panel will then review all qualified applicants and make recommendations for invitation to interview. You will be notified if selected

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