Assistant United States Attorney
An appointment as an AUSA with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney; an opportunity to work on their own caseload and handle their own trials. Working in the Criminal Division, the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal laws and prepare appeals. The successful applicant will be assigned to one of the Criminal Division Units in Alexandria based on the current needs of the Office, to include National Security and International Crime, Financial Crimes and Public Corruption, Major Crimes, Cybercrime, or the Narcotics Unit. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Security Requirements:
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. Residency Requirements:
Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. Selective Service:
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. Required
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), have at least three-years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience, and possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment and have demonstrated the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants must be willing to make a four-year commitment to the Alexandria Office and must be willing to accept a position working in any of the Criminal Division Units, to include National Security and International Crime, Financial Crimes and Public Corruption, Major Crimes, Cybercrime, or the Narcotics Unit, which will be determined based on the current needs of the Office. Preferred
Qualifications:
At least five years experience litigating criminal cases in the federal sector or in the federal courts is strongly preferred. It is highly likely that the successful applicant will have prior federal criminal jury trial experience. United States citizenship is required. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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. Residency Requirements:
Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. Selective Service:
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. Required
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), have at least three-years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience, and possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment and have demonstrated the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants must be willing to make a four-year commitment to the Alexandria Office and must be willing to accept a position working in any of the Criminal Division Units, to include National Security and International Crime, Financial Crimes and Public Corruption, Major Crimes, Cybercrime, or the Narcotics Unit, which will be determined based on the current needs of the Office. Preferred
Qualifications:
At least five years experience litigating criminal cases in the federal sector or in the federal courts is strongly preferred. It is highly likely that the successful applicant will have prior federal criminal jury trial experience. United States citizenship is required. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
0905 Attorney - Salary Range:
$77,392 to $170,700 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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