Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington seeks term attorneys to handle investigations and prosecutions of narcotics and related offenses. Duty locations include Seattle or Tacoma, WA, with J.D. and active U.S.

bar required, and U.S. citizenship is needed. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of litigation experience, strong oral and writing skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly ethical environment; responsibilities include legal

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least three years of litigation experience, criminal law preferred.
• Strong oral and written advocacy, analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute international and domestic drug offenses.
• Direct investigations and synthesize data to articulate critical issues.
• Perform legal research and drafting of day-to-day pleadings and correspondence.
• Work with client agencies and staff in a demanding ethical environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Criminal law

Oral & written advocacy

Analytical ability

Data synthesis

Strong communication

Education

J.D. degree

Active bar admission (US jurisdiction)

Tools

Internet research

Electronic filing (PACER/ECF)

Data management

Word processing

Electronic discovery

Video-conferencing

Email

Job description

The Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington is currently seeking term attorneys to handle the investigation and prosecution of international and domestic drug trafficking and related offenses.

This announcement is for one (1) available vacancy. The duty location will be made at the time of selection, either Seattle, WA or Tacoma, WA.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ideal qualifications include at least three (3) years of litigation experience, with some experience in criminal law, specifically involving narcotics/drug trafficking enforcement, and a commitment to public service.

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and an ability to synthesize a wide range of data, help direct an investigation and have the ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills, and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment and in the highest ethical manner.

Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing, and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants also must demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with Internet research, electronic court filing, electronic mail, data management, word processing, electronic discovery, and video-conferencing systems.

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