Assistant United States Attorney

Full Job Description

"On behalf of the United States of America..." As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Southern District of Indiana, you will have the privilege to represent your country and community in federal court as part of a team of committed professionals at the U.S.

Department of Justice who work tirelessly to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. This position is located in Indianapolis, IN.

Applicants should possess first-rate analytical abilities, good judgment, strong writing skills, keen attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, litigation experience, and a diligent work ethic.

Applicants must also be able to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, employees of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, and judges and court staff.

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

We are currently seeking applications for positions as an AUSA in the Criminal Division of our Indianapolis office.

Commonly referred to as "federal prosecutors," our Criminal Division AUSAs routinely lead cases from investigation, through charging, pretrial litigation, trial, sentencing, and appeal.

Our team works closely with federal, state, and local investigative agencies to help disrupt the most serious criminal threats facing our communities, including: Violent Crime, Drug Trafficking, White Collar Crime and Public Corruption, Hate Crimes and Civil Rights Violations, Child Exploitation and Human Smuggling, and National Security 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.