AUSA: Criminal Prosecution in DC

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (USAO-DC) is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney assigned to the Criminal Division to prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations in the District Court.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. degree and be admitted to practice in any U.S. jurisdiction, with substantial post-J.D. experience; United States citizenship is required; strong written advocacy, research, and trial skills are essential in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Active bar membership in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• At least one year post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• Minimum of three years of post-J.D. experience is required.
• United States citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations in the District Court.
• Handle responsibilities within the Criminal Division as an AUSA.
• Demonstrate superior written advocacy, research, and juror trial skills.

Skills

Communication & advocacy

Research & writing

Analytical ability

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (USAO-DC) is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney assigned to the Criminal Division to prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations in the District Court.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. degree and be admitted to practice in any U.S. jurisdiction, with substantial post-J.D. experience; United States citizenship is required; strong written advocacy, research, and trial skills are essential in a demanding environment.