Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career this is the position for you! With a talented workforce of over 100000 people the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law keep our country safe and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life liberty and the property of citizens.

The United States Attorneys Office is the chief law enforcement agency in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the District. This includes criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law civil lawsuits by and against the government and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers.

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.

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys Offices visit Eastern District of Pennsylvania is responsible for one of the nations largest districts covering about 4700 square miles with over 5 million people residing within its nine counties. The district is unique in its diversity evident not only in its environment but also in its population. From a large metropolitan city to country farm to mountain town the district represents a microcosm of the nation. Cultures from all parts of the world have migrated to this region and have established themselves as members of a Pennsylvania community.

For more information please visit: United States Attorneys (AUSAs) located in the Criminal Division are responsible for investigating and prosecuting a variety of violations of federal laws including immigration violent crime drug trafficking fraud public corruption and national security offenses.

The attorney must have strong analytical reasoning legal acumen written and oral advocacy and work ethic. The attorney must also exhibit good organizational skills exercise fair and sound judgment pay careful attention to facts and details excel in both independent and team settings negotiate effectively with opposing counsel handle matters in court persuasively on behalf of the United States of America and possess a deep commitment to justice and public service.

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 1-year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:Hiring preferences include strong academic records outstanding organizational skills superior exceptional legal writing and research ability skills demonstrated analytical ability good judgment and courtroom skills and a commitment to professionalism ethics civility and public service.

The ideal candidate will have three or more years of post-J.D. experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery and trial.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. As needed additional positions may be filled using this announcement.