Special Assistant United States Attorney Jobs

Special Assistant United States Attorney jobs are open across federal, state, and local government settings, at levels from entry-level to senior, with specializations in criminal prosecution, civil litigation, and appellate work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles443+
Top stateCalifornia
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type37% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting
Companies hiring100+

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Client Service Delivery Manager (United States)
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Client Service Delivery Manager (United States)
Flextrack
Remote
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
ITIL Certification
51-200

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Insurance Tax Senior Associate - United States
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Insurance Tax Senior Associate - United States
PwC
New York, New York
Accounting
Audit
Tax
$77k - $214k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Fund Accountant, Private Credit Chicago, United States Nov. 12, 2026
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Senior Fund Accountant, Private Credit Chicago, United States Nov. 12, 2026
Alter Domus
Chicago, Illinois
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Fund Accountant Boston, United States Nov. 12, 2026
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Fund Accountant Boston, United States Nov. 12, 2026
Alter Domus
Boston, Massachusetts
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Technical Program Manager, Product Operations (Houston, Texas (preferred) or United States - Remote)
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Technical Program Manager, Product Operations (Houston, Texas (preferred) or United States - Remote)
Quorum Business Solutions
Remote
Cloud Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$110k - $160k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
201-500

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Special Assistant United States Attorney Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys69
  • United States Department of Justice68
  • Boston Consulting55
  • Cisco42
  • Amgen19

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Retail

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in special assistant united states attorney jobs.

  • Active bar membership in good standing, typically in the relevant state or jurisdiction
  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Prior experience in criminal prosecution, civil litigation, or federal court practice
  • Demonstrated legal writing and oral advocacy skills from court or administrative proceedings
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance and pass a background investigation
  • Familiarity with the Federal Rules of Civil or Criminal Procedure and applicable evidentiary standards

Tips for Your Special Assistant United States Attorney Job Search

Tailor your resume to prosecution experience

Federal legal hiring panels look closely at courtroom experience, so list every trial, hearing, or grand jury appearance you've led or supported. Quantify caseload volume and outcome types without overstating your role in complex matters.

Highlight bar admission status clearly

Many postings require active bar membership in the state where the office operates. Put your bar number, state, and admission year at the top of your resume so reviewers confirm eligibility before reading further, not after.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists special assistant united states attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Get security clearance paperwork ready

Most positions require a background investigation and suitability review before you can start. Gather your SF-86 supporting documents, including ten years of addresses, employers, and foreign contacts, before an offer arrives so you don't delay onboarding.

Prepare a writing sample from your practice area

Screening panels almost always request a legal writing sample. Choose a brief, motion, or memo you drafted yourself that matches the office's focus, whether criminal, civil, or appellate, and redact any client or case details that remain privileged.

Ask specific questions about docket and supervision

In interviews, ask how cases are assigned, what the typical caseload looks like, and how much courtroom autonomy new attorneys receive. These questions signal you understand the role and help you evaluate whether the position is the right fit.

Special Assistant United States Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most special assistant united states attorneys?

The companies hiring the most special assistant united states attorneys right now include US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, United States Department of Justice, and Boston Consulting, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings vary in focus from criminal prosecution to civil enforcement and appellate work.

How many special assistant united states attorney jobs are remote?

About 71% of special assistant united states attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person nature of most federal court and prosecutorial work. Advisory, policy, or appellate research roles are more likely to offer some remote flexibility than courtroom-intensive criminal prosecution positions.

How do you become a special assistant united states attorney?

You earn a law degree from an accredited school, pass the bar in the jurisdiction where you plan to practice, and build litigation or prosecutorial experience through a law clerk position, public defender's office, district attorney's office, or civil litigation practice. From there, you apply directly to U.S. Attorney's Office openings, which typically require a background investigation and suitability review before appointment.

Can you get a special assistant united states attorney job with little experience?

Some U.S. Attorney's Offices hire attorneys with limited post-bar experience, particularly through honors or law student programs that place recent graduates in supervised roles. Clerkship experience, moot court records, law review publication, and externships with prosecutors or federal agencies all strengthen an application when you lack years of practice history.

What does the special assistant united states attorney interview process look like?

The process typically begins with an application and writing sample review, followed by a screening call or panel interview with senior attorneys in the office. Finalists often complete a second in-person interview focused on legal judgment, courtroom experience, and prosecutorial discretion. A background investigation and suitability determination follow any conditional offer before the appointment is finalized.

Where can I find and apply to special assistant united states attorney jobs?

You can find and apply to special assistant united states attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that fit your experience, location, and practice area, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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