If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. For more information, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html

Duties

An appointment as an AUSA with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney: an opportunity to work on their own caseload and handle their own trials. Working in the Criminal Division of the Alexandria Office, the AUSA will be part of a dedicated team helping to prosecute federal criminal cases and prepare appeals in the following unit: National Security/International Crime Unit. The position will focus on counterterrorism and counterintelligence prosecutions, export control violations, and other matters that implicate national security. 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.
• This is a temporary position not-to-exceed 14 months. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

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 one year 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 function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Proof of active bar membership is required. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications:Experience in the federal sector litigating national security cases in the fields of counterterrorism, export controls, and/or counterintelligence, including use of the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA), is strongly preferred. 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: Elizabeth Thomas
• Phone: 7032993700
• Email: [email protected]