Job opening: Assistant United States Attorney (OCDETF)
Salary: $78 680 - 191 541 per year
Published at: Jun 13 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndal
This position is located in Birmingham, AL.
Duties
The successful applicant will be able to work equally well individually and in a team setting and will possess the judgment, skill, and fearlessness necessary to succeed as part of a fast-paced and aggressive prosecution team. The position is in the USAO Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) unit in the Criminal Division. Established in 1982, the OCDETF is the centerpiece of the U.S. Attorney General's strategy to combat transnational-organized-crime and reduce illicit narcotics availability in the nation by using a prosecutor-led, multi-agency approach to enforcement. OCDETF implements a nationwide strategy combining priority targeting, coordination, intelligence sharing, and directed resources to have the most significant impact on disrupting and dismantling command and control elements of criminal organizations.
The selected AUSA will work hand-in-hand with law enforcement agencies to prosecute these cases in the Northern District of Alabama. OCDETF leverages the resources and expertise of its partners in concentrated, coordinated, long-term enterprise investigations of transnational organized crime, money laundering, and significant drug trafficking networks.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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.
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 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
strong academic credentials
superior legal research and writing skills
quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues
significant criminal trial experience
good interpersonal skills
the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys,
and a demonstrated commitment to public service
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading. Even if you don't feel that you meet every "preferred" requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here.
Education
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Contacts
- Address Northern District of Alabama
1801 Fourth Ave. North
Birmingham, AL 35203
US
- Name: Theresa Bossard
- Phone: 205-244-2072
- Email: [email protected]
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