Early Career Assistant U.S. Attorney

What the job is This job is for new attorneys in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Southern Florida. The office is in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce. You can choose the division you want.

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What you will do Criminal Division: investigate and prosecute federal crimes such as drug cases, violent crimes, cyber fraud and corruption. National Security Division: work on cases about terrorism, spying and other national security matters. Appellate Division: prepare legal briefs and speak in court for appeals. Asset Forfeiture Division: seize and manage property taken from criminals. Civil Division: handle civil lawsuits, immigration cases, civil rights cases and debt recovery.

What you need You must be a lawyer and have passed a background check. You must live in the district or within 25 miles. Male applicants must register with the Selective Service. You need to be able to get a high security clearance for some divisions.

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What you will get You will work in a federal court environment. You will learn many areas of law. You will earn a salary between $124,649 and $169,776 per year. The job is full‑time and on‑site.

Job Details

Date Posted

07 Aug 2026

Location

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Expiration Date

31 Oct 2026

Gender

Any

Employment Type

Full-time

Salary

$124,649 – $169,776

Hiring Company

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

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