Assistant United States Attorney

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California seeks Attorneys for the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position. Applicants must hold a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar. If not currently admitted in California, the successful candidate must become active in the California bar.

U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred qualifications include a strong academic record, writing skills, courtroom experience, and a demonstrated commitment to public

Qualifications

• J.D. Degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction; California bar required if not already active.
• All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Skills

Strong writing

Courtroom presence

Public service mindset

Education

J.D. Degree

Bar admission

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California (USAO) is one of the largest and most impactful in the nation, serving nearly 20 million people in seven counties. The Office enforces the laws and defends the interests of the United States through three primary litigating Divisions: Criminal, National Security, and Civil.

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

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).If not already an active member of the California bar, any applicant hired will be required to take and subsequently pass the California bar exam. AUSAs must become active members of the California bar and maintain California bar membership.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications: Hiring for AUSA positions within the USAO is highly competitive. The USAO seeks a diverse 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 taken into account. 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. Ties to the Central District of California will be considered. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

United States citizenship is required.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon time of applying.