Assistant United States Attorney
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Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 91941 - 197100
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
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.
As needed additional positions may be filled using this announcement
This position is located in Denver Colorado.
The United States Attorneys Office for the District of Colorado is accepting applications for an Assistant UnitedStates Attorney (AUSA) to serve in the Criminal Divisions Cybercrime and National Security Section. This attorney will join a team of prosecutors who represent the United States in a wide variety of criminal matters involving cybercrime child exploitation computer intrusions dark net and digital currency-facilitated offenses as well as national security crimes including terrorism espionage and export control offenses. Applicants for this position should expect an active litigation practice that may include handling cases in all subject matters listed above. Successful applicants share attributes that include an excellent academic background and stellar litigation experience sound judgment a demonstrated devotion to fairness and justice under the law and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to a variety of audiences.
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 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 .
Conditions of employment
- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint credit and tax checks and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
- You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable.
- J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
- Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
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 3 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; exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys support staff and law enforcement agencies; follow all Department of Justice and United States Attorneys Office policies; be able to negotiate effectively with opposing counsel; handle matters in court persuasively and justly on behalf of the United States of America; and be devoted to excellence.
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 basic pay is $91491 to $197100 which includes 30.52% locality pay.
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.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
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Travel: Occasional travel
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.
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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