Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys seeks a qualified attorney for a position assigned to one of our Kansas offices in Kansas City, Topeka, or Wichita. The role requires a J.D.

degree, active bar membership, and at least one year of post‑J.D. legal experience, with U.S. citizenship required. The ideal candidate will exhibit superior analytical ability, strong research and writing skills, and effective courtroom capabilities to advocate on behalf of the United

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar, and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States in court and handle matters in court persuasively and justly on behalf of the United States.
• Demonstrate superior analytical ability, sound judgment, and professional conduct in coordination with attorneys and law enforcement.

Skills

Analytical ability

Legal research

Legal writing

Courtroom skills

Education

J.D. Degree

Bar admission (any U.S. jurisdiction)

Job description

Our mission is to protect the citizens of Kansas from terrorism, crime, and unlawful discrimination, enforce federal laws and advance the interests of the U.S. government, provide Federal leadership and serve as a catalyst for improving law enforcement through training and public education, and perform our duties with integrity, professionalism and respect for the citizens we serve. This position will be assigned to work in one of our three office locations: Kansas City, Topeka, or Wichita.

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

• Preferred qualifications include felony jury trial experience.
• Applicants must also demonstrate superior analytical ability; have strong research, writing, and courtroom skills; independently exercise fair and sound judgment; follow all Department of Justice and United States Attorney's Office policies; exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and law enforcement agencies; interact professionally and effectively with opposing counsel; handle matters in court persuasively and justly on behalf of the United States of America; and be devoted to excellence.

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

*Note: You must be an active member of the Kansas bar at the time of appointment as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. Information for membership to the Kansas bar is available at https://kscourts.gov/Attorneys/Kansas-Bar.