Assistant United States Attorney

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice, United States Attorneys' Offices, seeks qualified attorneys for positions located in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. A J.D. degree, active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction, and at least 1 year post-J.D.

legal experience are required. U.S. citizenship is also required. Candidates should possess strong analytic, research, and writing abilities and be able to work with other attorneys and agencies in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• United States citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare day-to-day pleadings and correspondence.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Work with attorneys, support staff and client agencies in a demanding environment.

Skills

Analytical ability

Oral and writing skills

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Electronic court filing

Electronic mail

Word processing

Job description

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.

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

Positions are located in Lincoln and Omaha Nebraska.

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

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues involved with a case; superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment; excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies, and must have a 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 e-mail and word processing systems.

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