Federal Prosecutor: Complex Criminal & Civil Litigation

The United States Department of Justice; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania seeks Assistant United States Attorneys to represent the United States in federal court across a broad spectrum of criminal cases, including drug trafficking, public corruption, and financial crimes. Successful candidates will possess a J.D. and be eligible to practice in the U.S.

bar by the start date. Preferred applicants have substantial experience in handling complex prosecutions, strong written and oral

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership by duty entry date.
• Experience handling complex criminal litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States in federal court across a wide variety of criminal matters.
• Perform legal research and drafting of pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Engage in pre-trial and trial proceedings, sentencing, and post-sentencing matters.
• Collaborate with agencies and colleagues to manage cases and investigations.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Self-sufficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Education

J.D. degree

Active bar admission

Tools

Electronic court filing

Electronic mail systems

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania seeks Assistant United States Attorneys to represent the United States in federal court across a broad spectrum of criminal cases, including drug trafficking, public corruption, and financial crimes. Successful candidates will possess a J.D. and be eligible to practice in the U.S.

bar by the start date. Preferred applicants have substantial experience in handling complex prosecutions, strong written and oral