Assistant United States Attorney

U.S. Department of Justice; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking Assistant United States Attorneys for the Criminal Division in Pennsylvania. Candidates must have a J.D. degree, active bar membership, and legal experience. Responsibilities include representing the U.S. in various criminal cases, with positions initially temporary for 14 months. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least three years of legal experience post-J.D.
• Active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Represent the U.S. in complex criminal cases.
• Handle cases involving drug trafficking, money laundering, and terrorism.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Integrity

Independence

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

This is an open continuous announcement used to fill three immediate Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. First consideration will be given to applications received by June 12, 2023, 11:59 p.m. EST. Applications received afterward will be reviewed periodically to fill additional positions as they become available within the district.

Duties

The AUSAs in the Criminal Division represent the U.S. in the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, handling complex cases such as drug trafficking, money laundering, firearms, cyber-crimes, public corruption, terrorism, financial fraud, crimes against children, human trafficking, and environmental crimes.

Responsibilities will grow in complexity with experience. Initial appointments are temporary for 14 months, contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug tests. Continued employment depends on a favorable background investigation. These positions may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

Security and Residency Requirements

• Initial appointment requires a satisfactory background check.
• Applicants must reside in the district or within 25 miles thereof.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration with the Selective Service System or exemption.

Minimum Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or National.
• J.D. degree and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Pre-employment background checks required.
• Registration with Selective Service if applicable.

Qualifications

Required: J.D. degree, active bar membership, at least three years of legal experience post-J.D., and U.S. citizenship.

Preferred: Extensive experience in complex criminal litigation, including economic crimes, public corruption, drug trafficking, violent crimes, child exploitation, and grand jury proceedings. Strong oral and written communication skills, teamwork, integrity, and independence are essential. Candidates should be proficient in legal research, writing, and electronic court procedures.

About the Department of Justice

The DOJ enforces federal laws, administers justice, and manages agencies like the FBI, DEA, and U.S. Marshals. Established in 1870, it oversees federal law enforcement and legal proceedings, including reviewing local law enforcement conduct under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994.