Assistant United States Attorney (Term)

United States Attorneys' Offices; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework

Federal benefits

Job summary

The United States Attorneys' Offices in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Criminal Division to prosecute a broad array of federal offenses and to provide vigorous prosecution and advocacy on complex matters.

The position is term-limited to two years with the possibility of non-competitive extensions for up to four years total, and may be made permanent without further competition.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Superior oral and written communication skills, strong character and interpersonal skills; able to function with minimal guidance in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute a broad range of federal crimes including firearms offenses, drug trafficking, public corruption, terrorism, white collar, organized crime, and crimes against children.
• Conduct trials, investigations, and handle briefing and argument before appellate courts; draft motions and responses; use investigative tools and manage confidential sources.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Legal research

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

• 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

Summary

• 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.

Duties

The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently seeking to fill Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in the Criminal Division in our St. Louis Office. The Criminal Division is organized into four units: Violent Crime, Narcotics, White Collar, and National Security and Child Exploitation. As a member of the Criminal Division, an attorney is responsible for prosecuting a variety of violations and enforcing federal laws related firearms offenses, drug trafficking, public corruption, terrorism, white collar, organized crime, and crimes against children. Attorneys in the Criminal Division try a large number of cases, conduct proactive investigations using a wide range of investigative tools, and pursue matters involving undercover operations and confidential sources. Additionally, these attorneys research legal issues, draft motions or motion responses, and handle briefing and argument before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Background Investigation, credit and tax checks, and drug test required.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.

Qualifications

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.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Additional information

Salary Information

Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $78,695 to $197,100 which includes 20.03% locality pay.

Other Benefits

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

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Travel

One to two weeks per year

Security Requirements

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Career with the U.S. Government

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