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Trial Attorney and SAUSA

Santa Ana, CA · On-site +1

$130K - $198K/yr

Summary Come join the U.S. Postal Service! The successful candidate serves as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney while litigating mail theft and other complex cases as designated by the Chief Postal ...

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Trial Attorney (Tax)

Washington, DC · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Partner with Assistant U.S. Attorneys and other federal law‑enforcement attorneys on the development, management, and trial of tax and related financial fraud cases. * Engage in all phases of ...

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As of Aug 23, 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

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Infographic showing various Assistant U S Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,745 per year, or $16.7 per hour.

Trial Attorney and SAUSA

U.S. Postal Service

Santa Ana, CA • On-site, Remote

$130K - $198K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Summary
Come join the U.S. Postal Service!
The successful candidate serves as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney while litigating mail theft and other complex cases as designated by the Chief Postal Inspector or designee for an assigned division/ geographic region of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
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Duties
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  1. Represents the United States Postal Service in the prosecution of federal crimes.
  2. Develops and recommends strategies and coordinates the preparation of litigation for mail theft, mail fraud, narcotics violations and other complex cases.
  3. Performs all aspects of criminal discovery, motions practice, trials and appeals.
  4. Meets with defense attorneys in advance of trial to conduct pre-trial conferences and negotiations.
  5. Works closely with postal inspectors and other law enforcement agents, witnesses and victims during criminal investigations, trial preparation and all phases of litigation.
  6. Conducts legal research. Prepare memoranda and briefs on questions of law. Prepares pleadings.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Must possess a J.D. degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
  • Must be an active member of the bar in good standing with any State Bar.
  • Must have a minimum of 3 years' work experience in legal practice, of which one year may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship.

Qualifications
  1. Ability to conduct legal research to gather and interpret information and ensure accuracy of details, using resources such as internal and external documents, archives, electronic databases, and interviews.
  2. Ability to provide legal advice and services and to formulate opinions involving the analysis and interpretation of federal, state, and local laws.
  3. Ability to litigate cases before federal courts.
  4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, including the ability to negotiate with third parties on behalf of clients and to prepare legal documents and presentations.
  5. Ability to obtain and maintain status as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.
  6. SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants must be active members of the State Bar of California, licensed and in good standing.
  7. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: At least three years of experience in legal practice, of which one year may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship. The clerkship must be documented in the applicant's résumé.
  8. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Applicant must submit to a Tier 5 Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) if required. This investigation requires, among other things, completion of a questionnaire and fingerprinting for a criminal records check. The investigation may require a drug test. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance while holding this position.
  9. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have a Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

Education
Applicants must have a Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
Additional information
  1. Must be a determined suitable for federal employment.
  2. You will be required to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  3. Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free.
  4. SPECIAL NOTE: Current career USPS and USPIS employees are ineligible to apply for this posting.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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The salary will be based on previous experience, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.

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