Term Drug Trafficking Prosecutor — Public Service

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington seeks term attorneys to handle investigations and prosecutions of narcotics and related offenses. Duty locations include Seattle or Tacoma, WA, with J.D. and active U.S.

bar required, and U.S. citizenship is needed. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of litigation experience, strong oral and writing skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly ethical environment; responsibilities include legal

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least three years of litigation experience, criminal law preferred.
• Strong oral and written advocacy, analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute international and domestic drug offenses.
• Direct investigations and synthesize data to articulate critical issues.
• Perform legal research and drafting of day-to-day pleadings and correspondence.
• Work with client agencies and staff in a demanding ethical environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Criminal law

Oral & written advocacy

Analytical ability

Data synthesis

Strong communication

Education

J.D. degree

Active bar admission (US jurisdiction)

Tools

Internet research

Electronic filing (PACER/ECF)

Data management

Word processing

Electronic discovery

Video-conferencing

Email

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington seeks term attorneys to handle investigations and prosecutions of narcotics and related offenses. Duty locations include Seattle or Tacoma, WA, with J.D. and active U.S.

bar required, and U.S. citizenship is needed. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of litigation experience, strong oral and writing skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly ethical environment; responsibilities include legal