Assistant U.S. Attorney (Criminal)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys seeks a qualified attorney to join its team. The candidate must hold a J.D.

degree, be an active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction, and be a United States citizen. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Experience litigating federal criminal or civil matters is preferred, and equivalent state-court prosecutorial experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• United States citizenship required.
• Meets all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! 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. For more information, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html Additional selections may be made at a later time.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience litigating criminal cases in the federal courts and/or a federal judicial clerkship is desirable. Equivalent experience litigating in state courts as a prosecutor will also be considered.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.