Federal SAUSA: Prosecutor in East Tennessee

Andersoncountytn; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Anderson County Government in Clinton, Tennessee seeks a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) to prosecute Federal criminal offenses arising from Anderson County. You will perform professional legal work in evaluation, processing, and prosecution in Federal and State court systems, with trial strategy and courtroom duties.

Minimum qualifications include a JD from an accredited law school, Tennessee bar license, and a clear background investigation.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in the State of Tennessee.
• A State and Federal background investigation and security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute Federal criminal offenses in Federal Court.
• Develop trial strategy for cases, question witnesses, and attend pre-trial matters.
• Evaluate potential defenses, negotiate pleas, and manage case dispositions.
• Appear in court multiple times per week to argue cases and preliminary matters.

Job description

Anderson County Government in Clinton, Tennessee seeks a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) to prosecute Federal criminal offenses arising from Anderson County. You will perform professional legal work in evaluation, processing, and prosecution in Federal and State court systems, with trial strategy and courtroom duties.

Minimum qualifications include a JD from an accredited law school, Tennessee bar license, and a clear background investigation.