Assistant United States Attorney

U.S. Department of Justice; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan seeks an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) to join the Criminal or Civil Division.

You will prosecute federal matters and uphold the law for the public interest. Assignments include drug trafficking and immigration cases, with responsibilities increasing as you gain experience; this is a term appointment not-to-exceed 09/30/2029, with potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) in the Criminal or Civil Division, prosecuting federal matters.
• Handle drug trafficking and immigration cases, with responsibilities increasing as experience grows.

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) has jurisdiction and responsibility in a broad range of areas, all of which involve representing the legal interests of the federal government in a court of law. The Eastern District of Michigan consists of 34 counties in the eastern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and employs approximately 130 Assistant United States Attorneys. For attorney positions, the office has a Criminal Division, Civil Division, and Appellate Division.

This is a term appointment not-to-exceed 09/30/2029. This position may be made permanent without further competition.

Job Description

An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney. Serving as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) and assigned to the Criminal or Civil Division, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal criminal laws that protect life, liberty, and property of citizens. The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan is seeking to hire AUSAs for our Criminal and Civil Divisions who will be assigned unique drug trafficking and immigration responsibilities.

Assignments include, but are not limited to, investigating and prosecuting the following:

• Drug trafficking, including trafficking of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, and illegal drug use.
• Immigration matters, including but not limited to:
  • gang-related crimes involving aliens;
  • child trafficking and smuggling involving aliens within the United States;
  • unlawful voting by aliens;
  • firearms trafficking and smuggling involving aliens;
  • violations of the Alien Registration Act; and
  • violations of or fraud relating to Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act.

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree AND be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). Proof of active bar membership is required. United States citizenship is required. For additional information regarding citizenship, refer to the "Suitability and Citizenship" requirements in the "Required Documents" section below.

Preferred Qualifications: The attorney must have a very strong ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues, write clearly and persuasively, possess a strong work ethic, exhibit good organizational skills, exercise fair and sound judgment, pay careful attention to facts and details, work well both independently and on a team, be ready and willing to volunteer to help other attorneys, be able to negotiate fairly and effectively with opposing counsel, handle matters in court persuasively on behalf of the United States of America, and be devoted to justice, excellence, and representing the public. Hiring for AUSA positions within the USAO is highly competitive. The USAO seeks a complement of lawyers with a wide range of exceptional skills and experience, unified by keen intelligence and sincere commitment to public interest. Litigation experience, superior academic record, excellent writing skills, impeccable character, demonstrated interest in public service, courtroom presence, and the ability to work with and relate to a wide variety of people are all considered. Most attorneys hired have several years of experience, although highly qualified recent graduates with some experience in practice or as a judicial clerk are also considered.

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

Assistant United States Attorney's pay

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 $84,655 to $197,100, which includes the 29.12% Detroit/Flint locality pay.

Number of Positions

Few

Travel

Occasional travel outside the district may be required. Travel within the district will be required.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses may be authorized.

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