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 Northern District of Alabama is currently seeking one attorney for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) opening in the Criminal Division, at the main office in Birmingham, Alabama. The Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes federal cases arising from a wide array of criminal activity. This posting is for a position in the white-collar and public corruption section. That section prosecutes a variety of federal criminal violations, including mail, wire, bank, healthcare, and cyber fraud; environmental crimes; and public corruption offenses. The AUSA who fills this position may also prosecute a variety of crimes, primarily focused on violent crime, large-scale narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and related financial crimes. 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

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. 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: Should exhibit superior research and writing skills Should be attentive to detail Should be comfortable handling document-intensive cases Should have strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work professionally with the court, opposing counsel, and agency partners 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" qualification, 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
• Email: [email protected]