The U.S. Attorney's Office is responsible for the prosecution of federal crimes in the Eastern District of Missouri, including crimes relating to terrorism, fraud, public corruption, firearms, narcotics, child exploitation and human trafficking. The office also defends the United States in civil cases and collects debts owed to the United States. https://www.justice.gov/usao-edmo This position is located in Saint Louis, MO

Duties

This vacancy is located within the Criminal Division. As a member of the Criminal Division, assignments may include the investigation and prosecution of violent offenses, drug trafficking, public corruption, terrorism, white collar, and organized crime. 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 one (1) year 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 Qualification: Outstanding academic record; complex litigation experience involving white collar and/or public corruption; exceptional research and writing ability; the ability to successfully represent the interest of the united States in the federal court; the ability to handle and successfully manage a heavy case load involving complex cases; five or more jury trials. 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]