Assistant United States Attorney (OBBB)

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Salt Lake City (UT); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The United States Attorney for the District of Utah seeks a qualified attorney to prosecute federal crimes and defend the United States in civil actions. The role requires outstanding analytical, advocacy and writing skills, along with strong research, interpersonal and courtroom abilities. Candidates must hold a J.D.

and be an active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction by the start date, and must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifikationen

• Must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction by the entry on duty date.
• United States citizenship is required.
• Applicants must demonstrate quick analytical ability and the facility to articulate critical issues clearly in a case.
• Excellent oral advocacy, writing, research, and courtroom skills are required.
• Ability to work with attorneys, support staff and agencies in a professional manner.

Aufgaben

• Prosecute federal crimes within the district.
• Defend the United States, its agencies, officers and employees in civil actions.
• Enforce regulatory authority of federal agencies and recover funds from violators.
• Collaborate across Administrative, Appellate, Civil, and Criminal Divisions.

Kenntnisse

Analytical ability

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Courtroom skills

Professional demeanor

Ausbildung

J.D. degree

Active bar admission

Tools

Legal research databases

Jobbeschreibung

The United States Attorney for the District of Utah is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes committed within the district. The Office also defends the United States, its agencies, officers, and employees in civil actions; enforces the regulatory authority of federal agencies, and recovers funds from individuals who violate criminal, civil and regulatory laws. We are divided into four divisions: the Administrative Division, Appellate Division, Civil Division and Criminal Division. 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 advocacy and writing skills as well as strong research skills, 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 agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrative capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date.

United States citizenship is required.

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