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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant u s attorney in the United States is $16.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectAssistant U S AttorneyDeputy U S Attorney
CredentialsJuris Doctor, bar admission, federal legal experienceJuris Doctor, bar admission, federal legal experience
Work EnvironmentFederal prosecutors' offices, courtroom, legal researchFederal prosecutors' offices, courtroom, legal research
Employer & IndustryU.S. Department of Justice, federal governmentU.S. Department of Justice, federal government
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Both Assistant U S Attorneys and Deputy U S Attorneys are federal prosecutors working within the U.S. Department of Justice. While their roles are similar, Assistant U S Attorneys are typically the primary prosecutors handling cases, whereas Deputy U S Attorneys often serve as senior deputies supporting or managing cases. Both positions require legal credentials and federal legal experience, and they work in similar environments within federal courts and legal offices.

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Infographic showing various Assistant U S Attorney job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,745 per year, or $16.7 per hour.

Assistant United States Attorney

Binghamton, NY • On-site

Department of Justice
See more jobs at Department of Justiceexternal

$76K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York (NDNY) serves an area comprised of 32 counties in upstate New York. Assistant U.S. Attorney's (AUSAs) are staffed in Albany, Binghamton, Plattsburgh, and Syracuse, and appear before federal judges there and in Utica. Approximately 55 attorneys and 51 support personnel work in NDNY, along with several subject-matter specialist contract personnel.
Find additional information about the NDNY at https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndnyQualifications:Required Qualifications:
  • Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience.
  • Applicants must hold United States citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidates will:
  • Have at least 3 years of post-J.D. experience that provided significant opportunity to develop strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and courtroom litigation skills;
  • Demonstrate facility with federal criminal practice;
  • Be comfortable with all aspects of electronic discovery and litigation;
  • Collaborate effectively with others, including AUSAs, law enforcement, support staff, and court personnel;
  • Possess impeccable integrity; and
  • Be self-motivated, justice-oriented, organized, and courteous.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements upon closing date of this announcement.
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
The staffing of these positions is subject to the availability of funds.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.Education:Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree.Employment Type: OTHER

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