Special Assistant United States Attorney (Uncompensated)

U.S. Department of Justice; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated attorney for a challenging role in the General Crimes Section. This unique position offers the opportunity to work on significant federal criminal cases, including narcotics and firearms prosecutions. As a Special Assistant United States Attorney, you will gain invaluable courtroom experience and engage in critical legal processes. This temporary role, which may extend beyond one year, requires a J.D. degree and an active bar membership. Join a team dedicated to enforcing federal laws and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar.
• At least 1 year of post-J.D. judicial legal or relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute felony narcotics and firearms cases in federal court.
• Assist with various stages of federal investigations and court proceedings.

Skills

Oral Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Legal Research

Judicial Experience

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for a highly motivated attorney. Working in the General Crimes Section in the San Francisco Office, the Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal criminal laws.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so kindly submit your materials as soon as possible.

This position is located in San Francisco, California.

Duties

The SAUSA will be assigned to the General Crimes Section in the San Francisco Office. The SAUSA will be responsible primarily for prosecuting felony narcotics and firearms cases, as well as felony and misdemeanor cases arising out of federal enclaves. The SAUSA will also be given the opportunity to work with other federal prosecutors on felony criminal cases, including those involving immigration and child exploitation offenses. The SAUSA's duties will entail assisting with the progression of these cases at various stages, from the initiation of federal investigation or charges, to disposition and sentencing. The SAUSA will gain experience participating in various in-court proceedings such as initial appearances, detention hearings, guilty pleas, motions hearings, and jury trial.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

The Special Assistant United States Attorney position is an uncompensated position.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year of post-J.D. judicial legal or other relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred applicants will possess superior oral and written communications skills, strong interpersonal skills; and the capacity to function in a highly demanding environment with minimal guidance. Additionally, it is desired that the successful candidate have a strong academic credential and at least two years of attorney or post-J.D. judicial legal experience.

If you currently represent an opposing party in litigation with the U.S. Department of Justice or represent a client under investigation by the U.S., please refer to Rule 1-7 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct and / or the relevant conflict of interest Rules of Professional Conduct in the jurisdiction in which you are licensed to practice. The U.S. Attorney's Office considers California Rule 1-7 to be implicated when an attorney licensed in California applies for a position with the U.S. Attorney's office while also representing a client in litigation opposing the U.S. or knowingly under investigation by the U.S.

United States citizenship is required.
Travel: Occasional travel may be required.
Type of Position: This is a temporary position not-to-exceed 1 year. This position may be extended without further competition.
Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.
The Residency Requirement ensures an adequate background investigation can be completed. It applies to all DOJ applicants, both U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens, whose job location is within the U.S. In addition, for a total of three years (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S.; 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or, 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.