Trial Attorney: Organized Crime & RICO Prosecutions

The United States Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 122,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Justice, Criminal Division, in Washington, DC, seeks qualified attorneys for permanent positions in the Violent Crime and Racketeering Section (VCRS). The Trial Attorney will independently direct investigations, conduct trials, and advise on prosecution strategies for organized crime matters.

Qualifications include a J.D. and bar admission;GS-13/14/15 experience with increasing responsibilities in civil or criminal litigation.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and bar admission in good standing.
• GS-13 requires 1.5 years post-J.D. experience at or above GS-12 level.
• GS-14 requires 2.5 years post-J.D. experience at or above GS-13 level.
• GS-15 requires 4 years post-J.D. experience at or above GS-14 level.

Responsibilities

• Partners with AUSAs in developing and managing organized crime and gang investigations.
• Gives advice and instructions to AUSAs on complex questions of law and policy.
• Promotes national investigation strategies and litigation priorities for VCRS.
• Represents DoJ by coordinating with law enforcement agencies and USAOs.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on organized crime and gang cases.

Skills

Legal analysis

Pleadings

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The United States Department of Justice, Criminal Division, in Washington, DC, seeks qualified attorneys for permanent positions in the Violent Crime and Racketeering Section (VCRS). The Trial Attorney will independently direct investigations, conduct trials, and advise on prosecution strategies for organized crime matters.

Qualifications include a J.D. and bar admission;GS-13/14/15 experience with increasing responsibilities in civil or criminal litigation.