Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Richland (WA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Washington seeks dedicated attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSA) in the Criminal Division, prosecuting general crimes including organized crime, child exploitation, drug trafficking, human trafficking, immigration, and firearms offenses.

AUSAs handle cases from investigations through trial and sentencing with integrity. Applicants must pass preemployment checks, be licensed to practice in any U.S.

Qualificações

• Active bar in any jurisdiction and licensed to practice.
• Eligible for Selective Service registration.
• Must reside within 25 miles of the district.
• Subject to background investigation and pre-employment checks.

Responsabilidades

• Prosecute general crimes including organized crime, child exploitation, drug trafficking, human trafficking, immigration, and firearms offenses.
• Handle cases from investigations through trial and sentencing with integrity and efficiency.

Conhecimentos

Analytical ability

Oral communication

Written communication

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Washington is seeking dedicated attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSA) in our Criminal Division. You will be assigned to prosecute general crimes, focusing on organized crime, child exploitation, drug trafficking, human trafficking, immigration, and firearm related offenses. AUSAs handle cases from investigations through trial and sentencing with integrity and efficiency.

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.

Applicants must be an active member in good standing of the bar in any jurisdiction.

Applicants must be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.

Bar membership documents must be submitted to show active status.

Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.

Applicants should demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the capacity to accurately articulate critical issues in a case.

Superior oral and writing skills, along with strong research and interpersonal skills, are essential. Applicants should also exhibit good judgment.

Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and demonstrate the ability to work professionally with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.

A demonstrated ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment is required.

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