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Job opening: Assistant US Attorney

Salary: $74 251 - 162 148 per year
Employment Type: Full-time
The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Alabama is seeking applications from experienced/senior litigators for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancy to serve in the Criminal Division. AUSAs assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute federal criminal cases, such as fraud, public corruption, money laundering, economic crime, narcotics offenses, firearms violations and violent crimes. This position is located in Mobile, Alabama.

Duties

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 office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence. The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division. Employment at the U. S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney; an opportunity to work on some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. The office is seeking applications from experienced litigators who have a strong Federal or State litigation background and trial experience particularly in criminal prosecutions. Responsibilities will include the prosecution of a variety of crimes under federal law including organized crime and drug enforcement, cybercrime, child exploitation, terrorism, violent crime, and other cases. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. 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. 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), and have at least 3* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years prosecuting Criminal cases is desirable. Strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, high-volume courtroom experience, outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with other AUSAs, support staff, and investigative agencies, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. Courtroom experience, including first chair jury trials, is preferred. Successful candidates will be computer proficient, capable of doing their own legal research and writing, and self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Relevant favorable experience includes investigating and prosecuting or defending criminal offenses. Expertise in grand jury practice is also desirable, as is experience with investigative and prosecution techniques. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Contacts

  • Address Southern District of Alabama 63 South Royal Street Mobile, AL 36602 US
  • Name: Breanna McCants
  • Phone: 2514157138
  • Email: [email protected]

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