Hiring Organization
USAO District of Colorado
Hiring Office
District of Colorado
Attorney Appointment Type
Attorney Permanent
Location:
1801 California St, Suite 1600
Denver, CO 81240 - United States
About the Office
if you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, 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.
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado represents the United States and its agencies in civil and criminal litigation before the United States District Court for the District of Colorado and on appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The office prosecutes federal criminal offenses, litigates affirmative and defensive civil lawsuits, and collects judgments and restitution for victims and taxpayers.
Job Description
The United States is currently facing significant law enforcement challenges to include addressing a variety of violent crimes, eliminating cartels and transnational organized crime, combating criminal consequences of illegal immigration and ending illegal trafficking of drugs and human beings. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado is currently accepting
applications for Assistant United States Attorney positions to work in the Violent Crime Section (VCS) and the Transnational Organized Crime and Money Laundering Section(TOCML). These attorneys must be devoted to justice, excellence, fairness, and representing the public. We are seeking talented applicants with professional and life experiences that will enable
them to work collaboratively with law enforcement to combat these challenges. Applicants with skills in the areas of communication, financial analysis, teamwork, and problem solving are encouraged to apply. AUSAs in these sections truly are part of the investigative teams. If selected, you will work closely with agents from the DEA, FBI, IRS, HSI, ATF, ICE and other
state and federal agencies to develop investigative strategies, employ sophisticated surveillance techniques, and shape cases from their inception. AUSAs in these sections also enjoy fast-paced litigation practices that will frequently get them on their feet in US District Court.
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.
Application Process
To be considered for a position, applications must be submitted by 11:59pm (EST) on July 7, 2026. Applicant will only be accepted through USAJobs website at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/873888400
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Required - Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
Required - Your resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include /month/year). Each application must include both a one-page cover letter and a two-page resume.
Required, if applicable - To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be Evaluated" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.
Resumes will not be accepted by fax or regular mail.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Salary
Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $85,573 to $197,100 which includes 30.52% locality pay.
