About the Office: The Western District of Kentucky covers 53 western counties in Kentucky. The main office is in Louisville, Kentucky, with staffed offices in Bowling Green and Paducah and an unstaffed office in Owensboro. The office presently has 42 attorneys and 49 support staff. The office seeks to maintain the highest standards of excellence in the enforcement of federal laws and the representation of the United States. This position is located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Duties

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Kentucky is seeking applications from experienced litigators for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancy in the Criminal Division. Assistant United States Attorneys assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute a variety of federal criminal cases involving fraud, public corruption, money laundering, immigration offenses, child exploitation offenses, and violent crimes. The preferred applicant will have experience in the investigation and prosecution of a wide range of violent crimes. A successful record of working with law enforcement personnel during the investigation and prosecution of cases is crucial. Responsibilities include grand jury, trial, and appellate practices and traveling throughout the Western District of Kentucky for the investigation and prosecution of cases. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. This is a term appointment, not-to-exceed 13 months. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition. 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.
• Type of Position: This is a temporary position not-to-exceed 13 months. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
• 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: The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of litigation experience; research and writing ability; strong courtroom advocacy skills; superior organizational skills; and computer literacy skills. Applicant should have a significant interest in prosecuting white collar fraud cases and comfortable analyzing, reviewing, and understanding large volumes of documents. Applicants will be expected to do independent legal research and writing and shall be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Preferred applicants will have excellent communication skills and demonstrated team-building and leadership skills. If not a member of the Kentucky Bar, a successful applicant is encouraged to become a member of the Kentucky Bar within a reasonable period of time. 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 Kentucky 717 West Broadway Louisville, KY 40202 US
• Name: Cynthia Hawkins
• Phone: (502) 582-6985
• Email: [email protected]