"I am here on behalf of the United States." As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the District of Maryland, you will have the privilege to speak these words in federal court as you do the important work of the people you serve and the Constitution you will be sworn to protect and defend. Many have said that being an AUSA is the best job you can do with a law degree. This position may be located in Baltimore, MD or Greenbelt, MD, depending on the needs of the district.

Duties

An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney. The Office is seeking a candidate interested in working as a Criminal AUSA. This position can be filled in our Baltimore, MD or Greenbelt, MD office. Please be sure to indicate your preferred location in your cover letter. The successful candidate will be responsible for legal research and writing, directing investigations, case development, presentation, and resolution. Assignments may include prosecuting a broad array of cases such as public corruption, tax offenses, bank, mortgage, and healthcare fraud, terrorism, firearms offenses, narcotics crimes, human trafficking, child exploitation and other violent crimes. In addition to superior legal acumen, the successful candidate must possess a prosecutor's professional temperament and judgment. They must have the desire to do justice, meaning to vigorously use the power of the office to protect the public, but also to protect the rights of defendants based on strong ethical beliefs. Finally, the successful candidate must be an inspiring colleague and leader. Such leadership can be overt but can also be exercised by example in day-to-day work. An essential part of being this type of colleague is someone who not only believes in teamwork but acts with a servant's heart. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as 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

Qualifications

Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Preferred qualifications: Significant legal writing and oral advocacy, legal practice in federal court (or a federal court clerkship), or practice in criminal matters. Demonstrated ability and willingness to be self-reliant and motivated in reviewing and distilling voluminous records involving complex fact patterns, understanding and articulating complex legal doctrines; preparing high-quality briefs on strict time deadlines; making persuasive oral arguments; and assisting other attorneys in all divisions. The Office encourages recent law school graduates with strong academic records to apply for this position. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. United States citizenship is required.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Contacts

• Address District of Maryland 36 South Charles St 4th Floor Baltimore, MD 21201 US
• Name: Lisa Savage
• Phone: 4102094968
• Email: [email protected]