Federal Criminal Prosecutor – SF Bay Area

United States Attorneys' Offices; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework

Health benefits

Paid vacation

FERS retirement

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices in San Francisco or Oakland seeks an Assistant United States Attorney to prosecute federal crimes and lead complex litigation in collaboration with law enforcement. The role requires a J.D.

degree, admission to the bar, and at least three years of licensed attorney experience. You will draft motions, warrants, and respond to motions, appear before grand juries, and represent the United States in hearings, trials, and appeals.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar, and have at least three years of licensed attorney experience.
• Must reside in the district or within 25 miles; California-specific guidance applies.
• United States citizenship is required.
• Hiring preferences include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility and public service.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute federal crimes in collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
• Draft motions, responses, and search warrants; appear before grand juries and in court.
• Represent the United States in hearings, trials, and appeals; research legal issues.
• Work with law enforcement to investigate charges and develop complex litigation.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Courtroom skills

Analytical ability

Judgement

Public service

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices in San Francisco or Oakland seeks an Assistant United States Attorney to prosecute federal crimes and lead complex litigation in collaboration with law enforcement. The role requires a J.D.

degree, admission to the bar, and at least three years of licensed attorney experience. You will draft motions, warrants, and respond to motions, appear before grand juries, and represent the United States in hearings, trials, and appeals.