Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) - Open Continuous

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia seeks qualified attorneys for the District''s Superior Court Division. Applicants must hold a J.D. degree and be an active member in good standing of any U.S. bar; U.S. citizenship or national status is required.

Preferred candidates have litigation experience, strong research and writing abilities, and can work effectively with others in a high-demand environment, exercising sound judgment with minimal guidance.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree (or equivalent) and active bar membership in good standing of any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Must be a United States Citizen or National.

Skills

Communication skills

Advocacy skills

Research

Writing ability

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Judgment

Independent work

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is unique in the size and the scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. AUSAs assigned to the Superior Court Division prosecute D.C. Code offenses ranging from misdemeanors to homicides.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), and be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

You must be a United States Citizen or National.

Preferred Qualifications

Litigation experience and a minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred. Applicants must possess superior communication and advocacy skills; exhibit exceptional research and writing ability; perform thorough legal and factual analysis; demonstrate an ability to work well with others; exercise good judgment; and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.

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

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.