Assistant United States Attorney (Filter and Special Projects)

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

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys is seeking qualified candidates to support federal prosecutions in Northern Ohio. You will join a team handling a wide range of federal criminal matters, with emphasis on integrity, public service, and teamwork with client agencies.

Applicants must hold a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction, and have at least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or relevant experience. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• United States citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute federal cases in coordination with U.S. Attorney's Office and partner agencies.
• Prepare legal documents, briefs and motions for court submissions.
• Conduct legal research and analyze case-related issues to support prosecutions.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Analytical ability

Courtroom experience

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork with client agencies

Education

J.D. Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Automated research

Electronic court filing

Job description

The United States Attorney's office serves the 40 northern counties of Ohio. Our office is responsible for enforcing federal criminal law, which includes a wide range of crimes dealing with national security, public corruption, civil rights, drug trafficking and firearms offenses, among others. Our office is actively engaged in the community, ensuring the rights of victims, working with schools, numerous law enforcement agencies to prevent crime and keep Northern Ohio safe.

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:

Applicants should have strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, courtroom experience, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys, and a demonstrated commitment to public service.

Applicants must possess excellent computer skills. Experience with automated research, electronic court filing, and various word-processing systems, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, is required.

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