Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the offcie by promoting professional development.

Duties

An appointment as an AUSA with the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of Virginia offers unique and challenging experiences for highly motivated attorneys, including an opportunity to work on their own caseload as a representative of the United States. This office is hiring for one AUSA in the Newport News Office, who will also handle cases (as needed) with the Norfolk Office. The AUSA will handle all phases of criminal prosecution, from investigation and trial through appeals and collateral litigation. This position will focus on confronting and curtailing violent crime throughout Hampton Roads, including the prosecution of acts of domestic terrorism as well as other violent crimes involving murders, racketeering, firearms violations, arsons, carjackings, and robberies; gang-related crimes, threat offenses, child exploitation offenses, and narcotics prosecutions; as well as national security-related offenses and other violent crime cases as assigned and deemed necessary. This position will be located in Newport News, Virginia and will require travel to Norfolk, Virginia for court appearances and case assignments. 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.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• 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

Qualifications

Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), have at least three years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience, and possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment, and have demonstrated the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Preferred qualifications: Experience litigating criminal cases in the federal courts and/or a federal judicial clerkship is desirable. Equivalent experience litigating in state courts will also be considered. Experience litigating violent crime cases is preferred. United States citizenship is required. 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 Virginia 2100 Jamieson Avenue Alexandria, VA 22314 US
• Name: Huo Kyoung Boudreaux
• Phone: 7038382632
• Email: [email protected]