Assistant United States Attorney

U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 197,000; Full time

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Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio is seeking qualified attorneys to fill Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancies in its Criminal Division.

AUSAs will prosecute crimes under federal law, including criminal immigration enforcement, narcotics trafficking, cartel and transnational organizations, child exploitation, violent offenses, firearms violations, and complex white-collar crime, pursuant to Administration priorities.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• United States citizenship is required.
• 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle case development and management of all phases of investigation and litigation in U.S. District Court, including grand jury, motions, trials, appeals, and post-conviction litigation.
• Manage case materials through discovery and litigate cases of moderate to high complexity with limited supervision.
• Develop and maintain assigned caseload in collaboration with Division managers to foster effective investigation and prosecution of criminal violations.

Skills

Analytical ability

Research skills

Oral advocacy

Writing skills

Courtroom skills

Computer literacy

Communication

Independent litigator

Caseload management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Summary

Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office provides a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for a highly motivated attorney. It is an opportunity to litigate a broad range of cases involving significant complex issues in Federal court and to become part of a dedicated team pursuing justice on behalf of the United States.

Summary

Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office provides a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for a highly motivated attorney. It is an opportunity to litigate a broad range of cases involving significant complex issues in Federal court and to become part of a dedicated team pursuing justice on behalf of the United States.

Two (2) vacancies total which may be filled in Dayton, OH.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Duties

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The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio is seeking qualified attorneys to fill Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancies in its Criminal Division. The AUSAs will be responsible for prosecuting all types of crimes under federal law including criminal immigration enforcement and alien smuggling, narcotics trafficking, cartel and transnational organizations, child exploitation, violent offenses, firearms violations, complex white-collar crime, public corruption, and fraud schemes pursuant to the Administration, Department, and U.S. Attorney priorities.

• Handle case development and management of all phases of investigation and litigation including, but not limited to, the use of grand jury, advising federal law enforcement agents, preparing appropriate pleadings, litigating motions, conducting trials and other proceedings in U.S. District Court, and handling appeals and other post-conviction litigation.
• Manage incoming and outgoing case materials through all phases of discovery and litigate cases of moderate to high complexity from start to finish with limited supervision.
• In collaboration with Division managers, develop and maintain the assigned caseload in a timely and efficient manner to foster effective investigation and prosecution of criminal violations, including advising on strategy and legal complexities, and developing litigation priorities.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress.

Requirements

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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

• demonstrate a quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely identify critical issues in a case,
• possess excellent research abilities, as well as superior oral advocacy, writing, and courtroom skills,
• have significant computer and computer software literacy,
• exhibit the ability to work and effectively communicate with other attorneys, support staff, and outside agencies, and as an independent and self-motivated litigator, and
• have the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a demanding environment while balancing a high caseload.

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

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent).

Additional information

Salary Information

Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $79,606 to $197,100, which includes locality pay. A Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for qualified candidates. Eligibility for an incentive will be determined on a case-by-case basis in accordance with federal regulations.

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, both within and outside the district, may be required.

Ethical Guidelines

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In 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)

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former 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 testing. In 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. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

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.

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