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Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Department of Justice - Multiple Locations

Posted May 22, 2026

Benefits

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Salary
$77K-$197K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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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

17% 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 checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Application

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Where they hire

Hires in: SD From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) Multiple Locations Summary Answer the call! If you're seeking more than just another job, consider a career in public service as a Federal prosecutor. The U.S. Attorney's Office in South Dakota proudly represents the United States in a manner that instills confidence in the fairness and integrity of the criminal justice system. Assistant U.S. Attorneys are charged with upholding the rule of law, protecting civil rights, and ensuring the safety and security of our communities and nation. Duties Great Faces. Great Places. South Dakota is home to year-round hunting, fishing, and outdoor sports, the rich history and culture of nine Native American tribes, the world's longest cave system, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, historic Deadwood, more shoreline than Florida thanks to the Missouri River and our beautiful lakes, and of course, Mount Rushmore. If beautiful mountain scenery, rolling grasslands, wide open skies, striking landscapes, friendly people, shorter commutes, zero state income tax, and a state consistently ranked in the top 5 for overall personal freedom sounds like your best life-let's connect! The Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office in South Dakota is seeking exceptional, motivated attorneys to prosecute federal crime on behalf of the United States. Assistant U.S. Attorneys are entrusted with prosecutorial discretion over robust caseloads. Attorneys benefit tremendously from top-tier training and an experienced and dedicated team of colleagues who are experts in the field. There are few moments of professional satisfaction greater than the first time you are able to rise to

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