Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Erie, PA, seeks a qualified attorney with a J.D. degree and active bar admission to join a federal legal team. Candidates should have at least one year of post‑J.D. experience and meet all stated qualifications by the closing date.

Ideal applicants will demonstrate strong legal acumen, reliability, and the ability to work within a demanding federal environment in Erie and surrounding districts.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required.
• Active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least one year of post‑J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must meet all qualifications by the closing date.

Skills

Post-JD experience

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.

Western District of Pennsylvania | Western District of Pennsylvania This position is located in Erie, PA.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

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

Preferred Qualifications

The Office seeks attorneys who have outstanding legal ability, high moral character, mature judgment, and demonstrated excellence in handling court proceedings. The ideal candidate will possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit superior judgment, and be able to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment while balancing a high case load, which often requires night and weekend work.

Experience litigating criminal cases in federal or state court is desirable. Preferred qualifications include at least three to eight years of post-J.D. litigation experience, including experience handling a variety of complex criminal matters, first-chair federal trial experience, strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. Additionally, a quick analytical ability and the facility to articulate the critical issues accurately and precisely in a case is preferred. Excellent computer literacy skills are also preferred.

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.