Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal legal agency in Fairview Heights is seeking qualified applicants for legal positions. Candidates must possess a J.D. Degree and be active members of the bar, with a preference for those with three years of litigation experience. This permanent position requires excellent analytical, communication, and courtroom skills, as well as the ability to perform legal research and prepare correspondence independently. Join a dedicated team focused on upholding justice nationwide.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar.
• United States citizenship is required.
• Three years of post-J.D. litigation experience is preferred.
• Applicants must demonstrate quick analytical ability, good judgment, and superior communication and courtroom skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Prepare day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.
• Function with minimal guidance in a demanding environment.

Skills

Analytical ability

Good judgment

Communication skills

Courtroom skills

Team player

Computer literacy

Education

J.D. Degree

Active member of the bar

Job description

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women, the Department of Justice leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. You can be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Admission to the Illinois bar is not required but is preferred.
• Three years of post-J.D. litigation experience is preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability, good judgment, and superior communication and courtroom skills. Applicants must be team players who exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. Applicants must have demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.

Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills, to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic mail and word processing systems.

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

The AD-905-21 is the minimum grade level for which applicants may be selected; applicants may be selected up to the AD-0905-29 level, based upon years of experience and qualifications.

Type of position: Permanent.