The United States Attorney's Office for the District of the Virgin Islands is seeking an experienced attorney with outstanding prosecution and research and writing skills. A Candidate with well established litigating skills, high proficiency in legal research and writing, and experience with criminal practice will be selected to fill this position. For more information on the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Offices, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-vi

Duties

The position of criminal AUSA offers a rare opportunity to combine a challenging and rewarding career as a federal prosecutor with life in a tropical paradise. An attorney with well developed litigation skills, proficiency in legal research and writing and experience with criminal practice and procedure will be selected to fill this position. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling the investigation and prosecution of federal crimes. The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the District of the Virgin Islands is a unit of the Department of Justice, with its headquarter office in St. Thomas and a satellite office in St. Croix. The USAO is led by the United States Attorney who serves as the chief federal law enforcement official in the District of the Virgin Islands. Like other USAOs, we prosecute federal crimes and represent the interests of the United States in civil cases. By Department standards, we are considered a small office, but we prosecute serious and significant cases. The District of the Virgin Islands encompasses the entire Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands, including the primary islands of St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas. The District of the Virgin Islands is truly an island paradise with a celebrated Caribbean culture, pristine beaches, crystal clear blue waters, brilliant sunshine, moderate climate, and constant breezes. Residents enjoy countless leisure opportunities such as swimming, fishing, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking and a wide range of dining and nightlife options. Other tropical island destinations such as the British Virgin Islands are easily accessible, and Puerto Rico is a short 15-minute flight for additional sightseeing and shopping options. We seek one AUSA with experience in prosecuting crimes, including narcotics, firearms, violent crimes, public corruption, and child exploitation. Our District also prosecutes Virgin Islands Territorial crimes such as civil rights, fraud, and public corruption offenses when they are related to other charged federal offenses. While we do offer some degree of specialization in our criminal practice, the successful candidate will also handle a range of criminal cases, as needed, to address the District's priorities. In addition to developing investigations and cases, AUSAs will also have an opportunity to handle appeals, on occasions. A successful candidate must possess a restrained, professional temperament and sound judgment, and must have the legal acumen, skills, and flexibility to work on a range of cases with support from colleagues and cocounsel, after receiving appropriate training. Above all, a successful candidate must have a commitment to seek and do justice, to vigorously use the authority of the United States Attorney's Office to protect the public while simultaneously respecting and protecting the rights of defendants. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment 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 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.
• 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.
• Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• Upon successful adjudication of the background investigation, AUSAs enter a two-year probationary period during which their performance and fitness for federal service are assessed.

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 6 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have at least eight years of prior experience in Federal and/or state prosecutions and the capacity to function independently in a highly demanding environment. Candidates must demonstrate an analytical ability and aptitude for accurately articulating the critical issues in a case. Candidates must also demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, as well as strong research and interpersonal skills. Candidates must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and investigative agencies. Candidates must also possess excellent computer literacy skills, to include experience with automated legal research, writing and electronic court filing. Expertise in grand jury practice is also required, as is experience with investigative and prosecution techniques. Candidates must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a Juris Doctorate Degree

Contacts

• Address District of Virgin Islands U.S. Attorneys Office District of the Virgin Islands 5500 Veterans Drive, Suite 260 St. Thomas, VI 00802 US
• Name: Anthony Fontaine
• Phone: 340-715-9436
• Email: [email protected]