The mission of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island is to enforce federal law fairly, effectively, and evenhandedly, in order to promote the public safety of all Rhode Islanders and those who visit and work in the Ocean state. The United States Attorney is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes, as well as representing the government in civil litigation in the United States District Court and on appeal. https://www.justice.gov/usao-ri

Duties

We carry out the Office's mission by maintaining an unwavering dedication to excellence and adherence to the highest ethical and professional standards; by partnering effectively with our federal, state, and local counterparts to fairly and effectively enforce the law and support and assist the victims of crime. We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our team as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Office's Criminal Division. The position offers a unique and challenging experience for a highly motivated attorney. The selected AUSA will work with law enforcement agents and others to investigate federal criminal offenses, research and brief legal issues, and represent the United States before grand juries and in hearings and trials. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience increases. 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.

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: At least five years of legal experience; At least three years of experience prosecuting or litigating cases in federal courts, or litigating complex state court cases that involve voluminous discovery and/or substantial motion practice; Strong academic credentials and superior legal research and writing skills; Courtroom experience and excellent courtroom skills; Incisive analytical ability and aptitude for accurately and precisely articulating the critical issues in a case; A demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility and public service; Outstanding organizational, time management and interpersonal skills; The ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies; Excellent computer literacy skills and the ability to handle all aspects of electronic discovery and litigation. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Contacts

• Address District of Rhode Island One Financial Plaza 17th Floor Providence, RI 02903 US
• Name: Jiri Baskerville
• Phone: 401-709-5082
• Email: [email protected]