If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this position is for you! With a diverse talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. 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. https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdla This position is located in Lafayette, LA.

Duties

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana, is seeking one applicant from qualified attorneys to fill a vacancy in our Criminal Division as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA). The incumbent will serve as an AUSA in the Criminal Division, as such, will conduct, prosecution of all types of crimes under federal law ranging from complex white-collar crime, public corruptions, investment schemes, illegal immigration and alien smuggling, drug trafficking, firearms violations and violent crime. Generally, as a AUSA assigned to in the Criminal Division:

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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: Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and have at least 1* year post-J.D. or other relevant experience and be an active member of the bar in good standing. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Ideal applicants should demonstrate superior communication and courtroom skills, exhibit exceptional research and writing ability, perform thorough legal and factual analysis, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and exercise good judgment. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and demonstrated capacity to function, with minimum guidance, in a highly demanding environment while balancing a heavy case load. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree.

Contacts

• Address Western District of Louisiana 300 Fannin Street Shreveport, LA 71101 US
• Name: Keshia Carey
• Phone: 318-676-3624
• Email: [email protected]