Federal AUSA – Lead Violent Crimes & Organized Crime

U.S. Department of Justice; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Justice's Eastern District of Pennsylvania seeks Assistant United States Attorneys to join our Criminal Division. These attorneys will lead investigations and prosecutions of serious federal crimes, collaborating with federal agents and litigating in court.

Positions cover Economic Crimes, Public Corruption, Narcotics & Organized Crime, and more. Candidates with federal trial experience and strong writing/analytical skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
• U.S. citizenship and residency within the district or within 25 miles thereof
• Must pass pre-employment checks and background investigation
• Strong writing, analytical thinking, and courtroom skills; federal trial experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and prosecutions of federal crimes in the Criminal Division
• Develop evidence, build cases from the ground up, and shape investigative and trial strategy
• Stand in court to advocate on behalf of the United States and present compelling arguments
• Negotiate, litigate, and try cases with significant public safety impact

Job description

The U.S. Department of Justice's Eastern District of Pennsylvania seeks Assistant United States Attorneys to join our Criminal Division. These attorneys will lead investigations and prosecutions of serious federal crimes, collaborating with federal agents and litigating in court.

Positions cover Economic Crimes, Public Corruption, Narcotics & Organized Crime, and more. Candidates with federal trial experience and strong writing/analytical skills are encouraged to apply.