Appellate Chief

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Sacramento, CA is seeking a highly qualified attorney to join our team in the Eastern District of California. The role requires strong federal litigation experience and a commitment to public service.

Candidates must hold a J.D., be admitted to the bar, and have at least two years of post-J.D. practice, with ideal background in federal criminal litigation, appeals, and exceptional writing and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree or equivalent from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active bar status and admitted to practice in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.
• Minimum two years of post-J.D. legal experience in federal or related settings.
• Favorable background includes federal clerking, or extensive federal criminal litigation, with appellate writing.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Legal research

Public service mindset

Education

J.D. degree or equivalent

Job description

The U.S. Attorney's Office represents the Federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Eastern District of California. This includes all 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.

This position is located in Sacramento, California.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent), be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least 2 years of post-J.D. experience. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). Ideal qualifications include federal judicial clerkship experience, at least 3 to 5 years of experiencing litigating criminal cases in federal court (preferably as an AUSA), with experience handling both trials and appeals. Applicant must have appellate or other significant legal writing experience and oral advocacy experience, preferably before a federal court of appeals.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Past or present Department of Justice experience preferred. The ideal applicant will be energetic, highly organized, and able to take direction well, as well as have demonstrated the ability to work with minimal guidance in a demanding environment. The applicant must be capable of efficiently drafting high-quality pleadings and briefs under time constraints. The applicant must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and an aptitude for accurately articulating the critical issues in a case. Superior oral argument and writing skills are required, as are strong research and interpersonal skills and good judgment. The ideal applicant should have excellent communication and time-management skills and be able to respond quickly to shifting priorities. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.