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Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States · Onsite · $67,863 - $165,209/year
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Position Overview

Compensation: $67,863 - $165,209/year
Position: Senior
Type: Job
Practice Area: Criminal Law
Remote: No
Posted:
Deadline: May 4, 2026

Job Description

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience, and demonstrated excellence in trial advocacy and legal writing. If the successful candidate is not a member of the Wyoming State Bar and is not eligible to become a member of the Bar upon motion or transfer of UBE score, he or she will be expected to favorably complete the Wyoming Bar Examination at the next available opportunity. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Hiring for AUSA positions is highly competitive. Our ideal candidates will have: At least five years of experience prosecuting federal or state crimes; Demonstrated ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial and appeal; Strong academic credentials and superior legal research and writing skills; Significant criminal trial experience and excellent courtroom skills; Incisive analytical ability and an aptitude for accurately and precisely articulating the critical issues in a case; A demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service; Impeccable integrity; Outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills; The ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies; Excellent computer literacy skills and the ability to handle all aspects of electronic discovery and litigation; and A strong desire to live and work in Wyoming. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience, and demonstrated excellence in trial advocacy and legal writing. If the successful candidate is not a member of the Wyoming State Bar and is not eligible to become a member of the Bar upon motion or transfer of UBE score, he or she will be expected to favorably complete the Wyoming Bar Examination at the next available opportunity. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Hiring for AUSA positions is highly competitive. Our ideal candidates will have: At least five years of experience prosecuting federal or state crimes; Demonstrated ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial and appeal; Strong academic credentials and superior legal research and writing skills; Significant criminal trial experience and excellent courtroom skills; Incisive analytical ability and an aptitude for accurately and precisely articulating the critical issues in a case; A demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service; Impeccable integrity; Outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills; The ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies; Excellent computer literacy skills and the ability to handle all aspects of electronic discovery and litigation; and A strong desire to live and work in Wyoming. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Compensation

$67,863 - $165,209/year

Practice Area

Position

Senior

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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