Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

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

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland is seeking experienced Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Criminal Division to prosecute criminal cases in Maryland. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar, and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or relevant experience. United States citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal cases in Maryland as Assistant U.S. Attorney.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings and memoranda.
• Prepare day-to-day correspondence and court filings, including e-filing.
• Collaborate with client agencies and maintain professional communications.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Legal research

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

The U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the District of Maryland serves as the chief federal law enforcement office in Maryland and is charged with pursuing justice and ensuring public safety on behalf of the United States. The USAO is seeking experienced attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Criminal Division to help discharge this mission by investigating and prosecuting criminal cases in Maryland.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

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.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred applicants will possess substantial experience in handling a variety of complex criminal litigation including, but not limited to: major economic crimes, public corruption, drug trafficking, violent crimes, child exploitation cases, and grand jury practices. The preferred applicant will have substantial experience prosecuting these types of cases and handling all phases of prosecution including pre-trial litigation, trials, sentencing, post-sentencing proceedings and appeals. Preferred applicants will also demonstrate superior oral and written communications skills, possess the ability to work as part of a team, with an emphasis on working well with client agencies. Applicants should have strong character and interpersonal skills and demonstrate the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.

Applicants will conduct their own legal research and writing; and, will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail, and word processing systems.

Writing Samples

Applicants are required to submit a writing sample not to exceed fifteen (15) pages. The submission of a writing sample is required and will be considered as part of the overall assessment of an applicant's qualifications.

Cover letters are not required but are highly encouraged, as they may provide additional context regarding an applicant's experience, interest, and desire to join the District.

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