If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. For more information, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html

Duties

The mission of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia ("USAO-WDVA") is to enforce our Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, to provide federal leadership in preventing and reducing crime, and to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior. We strive to build a stronger office through in-depth recruitment efforts and maintain our high standards by promoting professional development. The Western District of Virginia is geographically expansive, covering over 23,000 square miles, and has 52 counties with a total population of over two million people. Currently, over thirty (30) Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) are assigned to one of three offices within the District: Abingdon, Charlottesville, or Roanoke, and handle a wide variety of complex cases. Additional information may be found at https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdva The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia is seeking to hire an Assistant United States Attorney for the Roanoke or Charlottesville office to work in the Civil Rights Division and handle civil investigations and civil litigation. The Civil Rights Division investigates and, where appropriate, initiates proceedings in federal court to remedy civil rights violations. Civil rights enforcement is central to the mission of the Office. Civil-side civil rights enforcement embraces a broad variety of cases arising under the Fair Housing Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, Voting Rights Act, and an array of several other federal anti-discrimination statutes. Enforcement actions under these statutes seek to end discrimination in housing, lending, education, employment, and public accommodations, as well as protect the rights of servicemembers, protect the right to vote, and ensure compliance with the Constitution in policing and institutions. AUSAs who handle civil enforcement in the Civil Rights Division will handle a full docket of affirmative civil rights matters and will participate in significant community outreach events around the district. The AUSA will coordinate casework with the Department's Civil Rights Division. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. 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. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment 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),have at least one year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience, demonstrate superior oral and written communication skills, possess strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment, and demonstrate the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: A federal clerkship and/or experience litigating in federal court is preferred. Only applicants with strong academic records, superior legal research and writing skills, and sound judgment will be considered. Please note: the Department of Justice generally prohibits its attorneys from engaging in the compensated outside practice of law, with the exception of law professors. Attorneys in this category are employed to teach law and are not otherwise engaged in the compensated outside practice of law. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Contacts

• Address Western District of Virginia P.O. Box 1709 Roanoke, VA 24008 US
• Name: Jason Austin
• Phone: (540) 857-2929
• Email: [email protected]