Special Assistant United States Attorney
Office of the Inspector General, USPS
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Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Department of Justice
Location
Salary
$84,570 - $197,100
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for an entry-level prosecutor in the U.S.
Attorney's Office in New Jersey, where you'll represent the government in federal criminal cases, starting with basic prosecutions and advancing to more complex ones as you gain experience.
It's ideal for recent law school graduates or early-career lawyers passionate about public service, criminal justice, and litigation who want to build skills in courtroom advocacy and case management.
The role demands strong ethics, analytical thinking, and a commitment to upholding federal laws in a fast-paced environment.
Key Requirements
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school
- Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction
- At least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or relevant experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Strong academic record and superior written/oral advocacy skills
- Demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment, and commitment to professionalism and ethics
- Residency in the appointed district or within 25 miles
- Satisfactory pre-employment background check, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug testing
Full Job Description
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey is comprised of 166 attorneys located in three offices: Newark, Trenton, and Camden.
The USAO has jurisdiction and responsibility over a broad range of subject matter areas, all of which involve advancing the criminal and civil legal interests of the federal government.
Positions are located in Newark, Trenton, or Camden New Jersey. 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: Hiring preferences include strong academic records, outstanding organizational skills, superior written and oral advocacy skills, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.
The ideal candidate will have two or more years of post-J.D. experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for all aspects of trial, written and oral advocacy, and discovery.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:
Initial assignments for AUSAs will be in the Criminal Division, where they will be responsible for representing the United States in the prosecution of federal 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.
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