Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)
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· Posted Feb 20, 2026
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Position Overview
Location:
Buffalo, New York, United States
Compensation:
$65,563 - $153,834/year
Position:
Senior
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Criminal Law
Remote:
No
Deadline:
Jun 30, 2026
Job Description
Required Qualifications: The District seeks attorneys who have outstanding legal ability, high moral character, mature judgment, and demonstrated excellence in criminal trials. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least two (2) years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have (1) legal practice and trial experience related to criminal prosecution; (2) quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues involved with a case; (3) superior oral, trial, and writing skills, as well as strong research and interpersonal skills; (4) ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with the court, other attorneys, support staff and client agencies; (5) capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding litigative environment; and (6) excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail and word processing systems. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Requirements
Required Qualifications: The District seeks attorneys who have outstanding legal ability, high moral character, mature judgment, and demonstrated excellence in criminal trials. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least two (2) years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have (1) legal practice and trial experience related to criminal prosecution; (2) quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues involved with a case; (3) superior oral, trial, and writing skills, as well as strong research and interpersonal skills; (4) ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with the court, other attorneys, support staff and client agencies; (5) capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding litigative environment; and (6) excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail and word processing systems. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Compensation
$65,563 - $153,834/year
Practice Area
Position
Senior
Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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