Assistant United States Attorney

United States Attorneys' Offices; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Telework

Life insurance

Federal Employees Retirement System

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office, District of Colorado, is recruiting Assistant United States Attorneys to work in the Violent Crime Section and the Transnational Organized Crime and Money Laundering Section in Denver, Colorado. You will collaborate with federal agencies to develop investigative strategies and advocate in US District Court as part of investigative teams. Applicants must have a J.D.

degree, be an active member of the bar, and at least 1 year of post-J.D. experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Highly desired are: excellent writing, speaking, and analytical skills; interest in public service; ability to work well both independently and on teams.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• Education: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with agents from DEA, FBI, IRS, HSI, ATF, ICE and other agencies to develop investigative strategies and shape cases from inception.
• Engage in fast-paced litigation practices that will frequently bring you to US District Court.
• Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress.

Skills

Communication

Financial analysis

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Summary

For more information on the Department of Justice, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html

For more information on the Department of Justice, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html

For more information on the United States Attorney's Office, District of Colorado, visit http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/co/

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

This position is located in Denver, Colorado

Duties

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The United States is currently facing significant law enforcement challenges to include addressing a variety of violent crimes, eliminating cartels and transnational organized crime, combating criminal consequences of illegal immigration and ending illegal trafficking of drugs and human beings. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado is currently accepting applications for Assistant United States Attorney positions to work in the Violent Crime Section (VCS) and the Transnational Organized Crime and Money Laundering Section(TOCML). These attorneys must be devoted to justice, excellence, fairness, and representing the public. We are seeking talented applicants with professional and life experiences that will enable them to work collaboratively with law enforcement to combat these challenges. Applicants with skills in the areas of communication, financial analysis, teamwork, and problem solving are encouraged to apply. AUSAs in these sections truly are part of the investigative teams. If selected, you will work closely with agents from the DEA, FBI, IRS, HSI, ATF, ICE and other state and federal agencies to develop investigative strategies, employ sophisticated surveillance techniques, and shape cases from their inception. AUSAs in these sections also enjoy fast-paced litigation practices that will frequently get them on their feet in US District Court.

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 testing. In 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 www.sss.gov.

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

Highly desired are: excellent writing, speaking, and analytical skills; interest in and dedication to public service; interest in handling a wide variety of challenging cases on behalf of the United States of America; and the ability to work well both independently and on teams.

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

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

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 $85,573 to $197,100 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 within and outside the District will be required.

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.

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