Assistant United States Attorney (Term)

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys- seeks a qualified attorney for a term position in St. Louis, Missouri. The role requires a Juris Doctor, active bar membership, and at least one year of post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.

Superior oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to work independently in a demanding environment. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with minimal guidance

Education

J.D. (Juris Doctor)

Job description

Contract

• This position is a Term position not to exceed 2 years.
• Position may be extended non-competitively in one year increments for a total term period of no more than 4 years.
• Position may be made permanent without further competition.

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

This position is located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
• Applicant must possess superior oral and written communication skills, as well as strong character and interpersonal skills; have demonstrated the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.
• United States citizenship is required for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Outstanding academic record; complex litigation experience involving white collar or civil litigation; exceptional research and writing ability; the ability to successfully represent the interest of the United States in federal court; the ability to handle and successfully manage a heavy case load involving complex cases.

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