Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)
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Job Location:
Pierre, SD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 76748 - 197100
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The US Attorneys Office South Dakotas mission is to impartially enforce and uphold the laws of the United States. We are committed to improving public safety protecting the financial interests of the nation and ensuring equal justice for all.
The districts main office is located in Sioux Falls with two branch offices located in Pierre and Rapid City. This position is located in Pierre SD.
More information about the U.S. Attorneys Office can be found at: Description: The U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of South Dakota is seeking an experienced attorney to fill an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in the Criminal Division. AUSAs in the Criminal Division advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigations present criminal cases to the grand jury prepare and argue a broad range of motions try criminal cases before the United States District Court conduct research and write briefs and present oral arguments to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Candidates should be capable of handling significant and complex criminal prosecutions involving Major Crimes Act violations in Indian Country such as murder child sex abuse rape and more. Candidates should also be capable of handling cases involving a variety of violations of federal laws related to firearms narcotics white collar fraud child pornography and immigration crimes.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Conditions of employment
- Applicant must be a United States Citizen or National.
- Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprints credit and tax checks and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
- Applicant must be registered for Selective Service if applicable.
- Applicant must possess a J.D. degree be an active member of a bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least one year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
- Applicant must be a member or be eligible to become a member of the federal district court bar.
- Note: The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota requires that all Assistant U.S. Attorneys be admitted to the State Bar of South Dakota within 12 months from the date of an attorneys oath of office for the position in South Dakota. See Local Rule (Criminal) 44.1(F)(1)(b). Accordingly if the successful candidate is not a member of the South Dakota Bar he/she must become a member within one year from entry on duty.
- Applicant must reside in the district to which he/she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
- Applicant must be capable of traveling on occasion.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants must demonstrate superior analytical ability; possess strong research writing and courtroom skills; exercise fair and sound judgment; follow all Department of Justice and United States Attorneys Office policies; exhibit the ability to work collaboratively in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys support staff and law enforcement agencies; demonstrate superior communication skills; handle matters in court persuasively and justly on behalf of the United States of America; be devoted to excellence; and demonstrate a commitment to public service.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Additional information
Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys pay is administratively determined based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay is $76748 to $197100 inclusive of locality pay.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
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Travel: Employment will require occasional travel to court at designated sites within and outside the District of South Dakota. Travel is also required for witness interviews preparation for court hearings and training including at the Department of Justices National Advocacy Center in Columbia SC.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their 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.
Political Appointees (Current and Former): Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint credit and tax checks and drug addition continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
EEO Statement: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes in part paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.
Benefits: This is a temporary position which offers limited benefits such as paid vacation sick leave telework and holidays.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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