Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Open Continuous

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal law office in Washington, D.C., seeks qualified candidates for Assistant U.S. Attorney positions. Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar. The job requires superior communication and advocacy skills, exceptional research and writing abilities, and the capability to thrive in a demanding environment. Experience in litigation is preferred, along with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. This is a unique position serving the dual role of local and federal prosecutor in the nation's capital.

Qualifications

• Must be an active member in good standing of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Litigation experience and strong writing and research abilities.

Skills

Superior communication and advocacy skills

Exceptional research and writing ability

Ability to perform thorough legal analysis

Ability to work well with others

Good judgment

Ability to function with minimal guidance

Ability to work with others

Judgment

Education

J.D. Degree or equivalent

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. AUSAs assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations.

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.

• Superior communication and advocacy skills
• Exceptional research and writing ability
• Perform thorough legal and factual analysis
• Demonstrate an ability to work well with others
• Exercise good judgment
• 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.