Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon in Portland seeks dedicated attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in our Criminal Division. The positions are based in Portland, Oregon, and involve handling a variety of challenging federal prosecutions with support from a team of colleagues.

Ideal candidates will hold a J.D., be active members of a U.S. bar, and demonstrate strong research, writing, and trial readiness; prior court appearances and depositions are valued, along

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to manage multiple litigation matters with strong writing and research skills.
• Trial experience preferred; court appearances and depositions valued.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States in federal criminal matters in court.
• Manage discovery, pleadings, and motions.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced prosecutors to advance cases.

Skills

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Written communication

Time management

Education

J.D. Degree

Active bar admission

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon is seeking dedicated attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in our Criminal Division. These positions are located in Portland, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We seek motivated individuals who enjoy working on a variety of challenging litigation matters while supported by colleagues of the highest caliber.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants should be capable of managing numerous ongoing litigation matters - including juggling court appearances, grand jury presentations, pleading deadlines, and discovery production - in a collegial, supportive manner.
• Applicants should have experience appearing in court, arbitrations, and/or depositions.
• Trial experience is preferred.
• Applicants should possess superior research and writing abilities, with the ability to prepare high-quality, persuasive pleadings.

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