Assistant United States Attorney (Scam Center Strike Force)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Washington, DC invites applicants for an Assistant United States Attorney. The chosen candidate will prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations in the District Court for the District of Columbia and contribute to a team handling significant federal cases.

Minimum qualifications include a J.D. degree, active bar membership, at least one year post-J.D. experience (three years preferred), and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing.
• At least one year post-J.D. legal or relevant experience; minimum three years required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• All qualifications must be met by closing date.
• Prosecutor experience, complex investigations, and trials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
• Demonstrate strong writing, research, and advocacy skills before judges and juries.
• Work in a highly demanding environment with minimal guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Advocacy

Legal writing

Legal research

Teamwork

Independent work

Judicial demeanor

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (USAO-DC) is unique in the size and the scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. Assistant United States Attorney's (AUSA) assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. A minimum of three years of post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience is required.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a prosecutor, including complex investigation, substantive writing, and multiple jury trials, or other significant experience that can make a unique contribution to the work of the Criminal Division. A judicial clerkship and experience as federal prosecutor are preferred. Additionally, the ideal candidate's work experience will demonstrate the following: a commitment to public service and the rule of law; high moral character; sound judgment; a strong work ethic; superior communication and advocacy skills before judges and juries; exceptional research and writing ability; thorough legal and factual analysis; an ability to work well with others; and an ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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