If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this position is for you! With a diverse talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold 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. https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdla This position is located in Shreveport or Lafayette, LA.

Duties

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana, is seeking two applicants from qualified attorneys to fill vacancies in our Criminal Division as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA). The incumbent will serve as an AUSA in the Criminal Division, as such, will conduct, prosecution of all types of crimes under federal law ranging from complex white-collar crime, public corruptions, investment schemes, illegal immigration and alien smuggling, drug trafficking, firearms violations and violent crime. Generally, as a AUSA assigned to in the Criminal Division:

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: Applicant must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) in good standing and have at least one year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Ideal applicants should demonstrate superior communication and courtroom skills, exhibit exceptional research and writing ability, perform thorough legal and factual analysis, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and exercise good judgment. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and demonstrated capacity to function, with minimum guidance, in a highly demanding environment while balancing a heavy case load. 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 Louisiana 300 Fannin Street Shreveport, LA 71101 US
• Name: Lonnie Chaney
• Phone: 3186763607
• Email: [email protected]