Job opening: Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)
Salary: $79 838 - 191 800 per year
Published at: Sep 26 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Our mission is to enforce the Nation's laws, defend the country, provide leadership in preventing crime, seek punishment for those found guilty of crime, ensure impartial administration of justice. We build a strong office through recruitment efforts and maintain high standards by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence. We represent the country in a manner that instills confidence in the fairness and integrity of the district and the judicial system.
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.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- strong ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues
- write clearly and persuasively
- possess a strong work ethic
- exhibit good organizational skills
- exercise fair and sound judgment
- pay careful attention to facts and details
- work well both independently and on a team
- be ready and willing to volunteer to help other attorneys
- be able to negotiate effectively with opposing counsel
- handle matters in court persuasively including at trial to represent the United States of America
- be devoted to justice, excellence, and representing the public
- earn and maintain a close working relationship with law enforcement partners
- gather evidence, take testimony, write briefs
- research legal issues, participate in negotiations
- draft legal pleadings and memoranda
- draft and responding to discovery requests
- review and organize documents
- take and defend depositions
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 Pennsylvania
600 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20002
US
- Name: Tiffany Gerome
- Phone: (215) 861 - 8217
- Email: [email protected]
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