Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division)

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the United States Attorneys for the Eastern District of California is seeking Assistant U.S. Attorneys to handle criminal and civil matters in the Sacramento, Fresno, and Bakersfield offices. The role requires a J.D. degree, bar admission, and U.S. citizenship.

Preferred candidates have 3–5 years of litigation experience, strong analytical, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to manage complex case work with independence and professionalism.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex criminal and civil litigation tasks in federal court.
• Perform legal research and write memoranda, motions, and pleadings.
• Represent the United States in a wide range of proceedings and negotiations.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical ability

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Electronic court filing (ECF)

Legal research databases

Word processing

Job description

The Eastern District of California is seeking attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento, Fresno, and Bakersfield Offices. The office represents the Federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States. This includes all criminal prosecutions for violations of Federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers in the district.

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).United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ideal qualifications include at least three to five years of experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trial, and appeals. Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as 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, paralegals, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function in a highly demanding environment.

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 must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

The ideal candidate will have some experience working with multi‑agency task forces; will have experience and familiarity with federal grand jury practice; will have experience with the use of a multitude of investigatory techniques, including electronic surveillance, tracking devices, search warrants, telephone toll record analysis and asset seizure and forfeiture; and will demonstrate the ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial.

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