Job opening: Assistant United States Attorney
Salary: $70 649 - 165 767 per year
Published at: Jan 08 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The U.S. Attorney's Off ice 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 off ice 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 St. Louis, Missouri
Duties
This vacancy is located within the Criminal Division, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). As a member of the OCDETF, assignments will include the investigation and prosecution of violent offenses, drug trafficking, and organized crime.
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.
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.
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: Joseph Tober
- Phone: (314) 539-2200
- Email: [email protected]
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