The United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Southern District of Florida (SDFL) is seeking several experienced attorneys to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) with fraud cases within the criminal division located in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or West Palm Beach, Florida. This District is known to be one of the largest USAOs in the nation. All initial attorney positions to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis.

Duties

If selected, 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 within our main office located in Miami, or one of our branch offices located in Fort Lauderdale, or West Palm Beach. You will be investigating and prosecuting violations of federal criminal laws. You will represent the U.S. Government as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in a wide range of unique and complex criminal cases, in a District that extends over 300 miles from Key West to Vero Beach. You may be assigned cases related to health care fraud, securities fraud, investment fraud, cyber-crimes, computer intrusion, tax fraud and pandemic relief fraud. 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 1-year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Proof of active bar membership is required. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will should have at least three or more years of experience as a criminal prosecutor. Applicants should also possess strong interpersonal skills, and the capacity to function in a highly demanding environment with the minimal guidance. Prior significant experience prosecuting federal fraud or other types of white-collar offenses is highly desirable. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree. Resume must indicate month/year when degree was obtained.

Contacts

• Address Southern District of Florida 99 N.E. 4th Street Miami, FL 33132 US
• Name: Minett Fernandez
• Phone: (305) 961-9059
• Email: [email protected]