Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal/Civil)

Full Job Description

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you!

The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the 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.

For more information, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html Additional selections may be made at a later time Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D.

Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: At least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

An appointment as an AUSA with the U.S.

Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of Virginia ("office) offers unique and challenging experiences for highly motivated attorneys: an opportunity to work on their own caseload and handle their own trials and appeals as a representative of the United States.

The district is hiring for AUSAs in both the Criminal Division and Civil Division within all four offices.

Selectees may be assigned to one of the units listed below based of management decision and experience.

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.