As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Spokane Office. The Spokane office employs over 55 personnel, including approximately 15 criminal Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), 6 Civil AUSAs, and additional legal support staff.

The selected AUSA will be dedicated to investigating and prosecuting fraud against Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. The selected AUSA will work with and as part of the USAO-EDWA’s COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force, which consists of AUSAs, USAO support staff, and agents and investigative personnel from more than 15 federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, Small Business Administration, Secret Service, IRS, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, Homeland Security Investigations, and many others.

The EDWA COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force is an agile, dynamic, and innovative team that has been repeatedly recognized by the public, the media, and the law enforcement community nationwide. The successful applicant will be able to work equally well individually and in a team setting, and will possess the judgment, skill, and fearlessness necessary to succeed as part of a fast-paced and aggressive prosecutive team. While the position will be stationed in the USAO-EDWA’s Civil Division, the selected AUSA will investigate and prosecute both criminal and civil cases, and the position will involve extensive time in grand jury and court.

An ideal applicant will have a background or experience in one or more of criminal prosecution, investigations, affirmative civil enforcement, or commercial litigation. Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with e-discovery and e-litigation platforms, electronic court filing, and e-mail and word processing systems.

Type of Position: This is a term position not-to-exceed 36 months. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a J.D. degree and at least one year of post-J.D. experience. In addition, applicants must possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment, and be able to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. The District seeks attorneys who have outstanding legal ability, high moral character, mature judgment, and demonstrated excellence in criminal trials.

Applicants must be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia. Bar membership documents must be submitted to show active status.

Applicants will be required to go through a background investigation, including credit, tax, and drug tests.

Initial appointment is conditional based upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, and continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of the background investigation.

You must be a United States Citizen or National.

You must be registered for selective service, if applicable.

You must meet all the above qualifications as of the closing date of this announcement.

Preferred qualifications: Preferred candidates would have at least two years of post J.D. legal experience. Applicants must possess excellent research and writing skills, experience with e-discovery and e-litigation procedures, superior oral communication skills and demonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. Ideal applicants will possess significant trial or other relevant experience. Applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with the supervisors, attorneys, staff and client agencies.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications posted in the vacancy announcement. Once your complete application package is received, it will be reviewed to ensure you meet all requirements and qualifications. You will be notified if selected for an interview, and after making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/Security background investigation for the candidate selected. We expect to make a final job offer within 120 days from the closing date of the announcement. Once a final selection is made, notification will be sent to applicants.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) May 25, 2023 on USAJobs to receive consideration. Applications will only be accepted through the USAJobs system at

Resumes will not be accepted by email, fax, or regular mail. If you need an accommodation to apply, please see the accommodation section below.

You must provide a complete application package which includes:

Required: your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (online at USAJobs).

Required: Your Resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include day/month/year), AND the Location and Month/Year of your J.D. Degree, AND the Jurisdiction Month/Year of your bar exam.

Required: Proof of active bar membership under the laws of a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia. This could be a copy of a bar card, certificate of good standing, or screenshot of the appropriate bar or disciplinary board website showing active status and dates.

Required (if a federal employee): A recent copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), showing title, series, grade and current salary; and a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.

Required (if applicable): To receive veterans preference consideration, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire, and you must submit the appropriate complete supporting documentation (DD-214, Veterans Administration Letter, etc.) as outlined in the veteran’s preference section. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.

Required - Cover letter. Documents should be addressed to the First Assistant United States Attorney (FAUSA), Ian L. Garriques.

Required – Writing sample.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. You can find this announcement at

2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)

3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account,

4. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

No telephone calls please. Reasonable accommodation requests can be sent to USAWAE.Jobs@usdoj.gov.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.