Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Toledo, OH, seeks a qualified attorney to support federal criminal prosecutions in the Northern District of Ohio.

Qualifications include a J.D., active bar membership, at least three years of post-bar experience in criminal law, and United States citizenship. Strong research and writing skills, analytical ability, and teamwork with client agencies are highly valued.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required with active bar membership in good standing and at least 3 years of post-bar criminal law experience.
• U.S. citizenship required; meet all qualification requirements by closing date.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Criminal law

Courtroom experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission active

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

The United States Attorney's office serves the 40 northern counties of Ohio. Our office is responsible for enforcing federal criminal law, which includes a wide range of crimes dealing with national security, public corruption, civil rights, drug trafficking and firearms offenses, among others. Our office is actively engaged in the community, ensuring the rights of victims, working with schools, numerous law enforcement agencies to prevent crime and keep Northern Ohio safe.

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least three (3) full years of post-bar admission experience in criminal law. United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants should have strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, courtroom experience, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys, and a demonstrated commitment to public service. Applicants must possess excellent computer skills. Experience with automated research, electronic court filing, and various word-processing systems, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, is required.

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