Assistant United States Attorney

United States Attorneys' Offices; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana seeks an Assistant United States Attorney in New Orleans. This term appointment may not exceed 18 months and involves prosecuting federal crimes in the Criminal Division.

Applicants must hold a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar, and be a United States citizen. The role requires integrity, solid legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• United States citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute federal criminal offenses in the Criminal Division in New Orleans.
• Handle all phases of criminal prosecution: investigations with law enforcement, grand jury proceedings, charging, motions, trials, and appeals.
• Demonstrate strong legal analysis, judgment, writing, and courtroom advocacy; commit to public service and uphold high ethical standards.

Skills

US Citizenship

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana represents the United States in federal criminal and civil matters. We enforce federal law, protect public safety, and uphold the fair and impartial administration of justice. Join our office as an Assistant United States Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is a term appointment not to exceed 18 months.

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana represents the United States in federal criminal and civil matters. We enforce federal law, protect public safety, and uphold the fair and impartial administration of justice. Join our office as an Assistant United States Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is a term appointment not to exceed 18 months.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla

Duties

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana is seeking applicants for one Assistant United States Attorney position in the Criminal Division in New Orleans. The selected attorney will investigate and prosecute federal criminal offenses. Assignments may include violent crime, drug trafficking, immigration offenses, terrorism, public corruption, white collar crime, and organized crime.

Assistant United States Attorneys handle all phases of criminal prosecution, including advising law enforcement agencies during investigations, presenting matters to grand juries, initiating criminal charges, litigating motions, conducting trials, and handling appeals and related asset forfeiture matters.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong legal analysis, sound judgment, excellent legal writing, and effective courtroom advocacy. They must be committed to public service and uphold the highest ethical and professional standards in their interactions with the courts, investigative agencies, opposing counsel, victims, witnesses, and the public.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

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.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• Type of Position: This is a term position not to exceed 18 months. This position may be extended without further competition.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.

Qualifications

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

Preferred qualifications include strong academic credentials; excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; sound judgment; and the ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues and communicate them clearly and accurately. Candidates should demonstrate professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to public service, and the ability to work effectively with other attorneys, support staff, and investigative agencies. Experience in criminal law, litigation, or courtroom advocacy is desirable.

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

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree.

Salary Information:

Pay for Assistant United States Attorneys is administratively determined based, in part, on years of professional attorney experience. The annual salary range is $76,748 to $197,100, including 17.06% locality pay.

Other Benefits:

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.

Relocation Expenses:

Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

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Travel:

Occasional travel may be required.

Type of Position:

This is a term position not-to-exceed 18 months. This position may be extended without further competition.

Political Appointees (Current and Former):

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

EEO Statement/Policy:

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Eligibility for benefits

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