Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana seeks qualified applicants with a J.D. degree who are active bar members in good standing. A minimum of one year of post-J.D.

legal or relevant experience is required for consideration. The roles demand superior research, writing, and courtroom abilities in a fast-paced, federal environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal skills, judgment under pressure, and the ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.

Skills

Communication skills

Courtroom skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana strives to promote professional development and to build a legacy of excellence. Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interest of the United States, provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.

www.justice.gov/usao-wdla

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications: Ideal applicants should demonstrate superior communication and courtroom skills, possess superior legal research and writing skills, implement exceptional research and writing ability, perform thorough legal and factual analysis, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, exercise good judgment, demonstrate the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with agencies, support staff and other attorney, and exemplify commitment to public service. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and demonstrated capacity to function, with minimum guidance, in a highly demanding environment while balancing a heavy case load.

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