Federal Prosecution Attorney – Criminal Division (DC)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Washington, DC invites applicants for an Assistant United States Attorney. The chosen candidate will prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations in the District Court for the District of Columbia and contribute to a team handling significant federal cases.

Minimum qualifications include a J.D. degree, active bar membership, at least one year post-J.D. experience (three years preferred), and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing.
• At least one year post-J.D. legal or relevant experience; minimum three years required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• All qualifications must be met by closing date.
• Prosecutor experience, complex investigations, and trials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
• Demonstrate strong writing, research, and advocacy skills before judges and juries.
• Work in a highly demanding environment with minimal guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Advocacy

Legal writing

Legal research

Teamwork

Independent work

Judicial demeanor

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Washington, DC invites applicants for an Assistant United States Attorney. The chosen candidate will prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations in the District Court for the District of Columbia and contribute to a team handling significant federal cases.

Minimum qualifications include a J.D. degree, active bar membership, at least one year post-J.D. experience (three years preferred), and U.S. citizenship.