The United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of Missouri is looking for a highly qualified and experienced eLitigation attorney to fill a full-time position as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA). This is not a trial AUSA position. The selected candidate's primary duty will be to coordinate the office's eLitigation program. This position is located in Saint Louis, MO. For more information about our office visit: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edmo

Duties

This vacancy is a Supervisory Assistant United States Attorney, Division Chief, over the Legal Support Division. The incumbent will be responsible for the success of a newly formed division within the Eastern District of Missouri. Duties will include but are not limited to the implementation and overall development and execution of the district's growing e-litigation program; realignment of legal support functions; and oversight of all other legal support function provided to district leadership and staff. Please note: This position will not carry a case load. 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 also possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction); and have at least five (5) years post J.D. legal or relevant experience. Applicant must possess superior oral and written communication skills, as well as strong character and interpersonal skills; have demonstrated the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: A firm understanding of theories and limits of criminal and civil discovery. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters efficiently and effectively. Experience in: Developing eDiscovery strategies Implementing legal hold processes Using document review tools and databases Electronic evidence review to develop review and disclosure strategies Creating, producing, and analyzing privilege logs Coordinating and tracking discovery disclosures Drafting discovery reports outlining actions taken Reviewing and providing recommendations on legal technology tools Assisting in the preparation and presentation of electronic evidence in trial, depositions, and other hearings Please Note: You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree.

Contacts

• Address Eastern District of Missouri 111 S. 10th Street St. Louis, MO 63102 US
• Name: Jessica Griffin
• Phone: 314-539-3996
• Email: [email protected]