Assistant United States Attorney

Full Job Description

One Assistant United States Attorney position located in the London, Kentucky branch office. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Conditions of Employment You must be a United States Citizen or National. 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.

You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. 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. Major Duties:

Our mission is to enforce vigorously the federal criminal laws of the United States, to effectively represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and to meet fully the public safety needs of the community through an efficient, well-coordinated law enforcement effort.

In all matters, our responsibilities are to promote the fair and impartial administration of justice, adhering to the highest ethical, professional and performance standards; promote effective partnerships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, and the community at large in furtherance of law enforcement; protect the rights of citizens, victims of crime and witnesses; enhance community safety by reducing crime and the fear of crime, through outreach and education; and inspire confidence in the criminal justice system.

This position offers an exciting and challenging career opportunity.

The Department of Justice has a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women and is tasked with ensuring the protection of all Americans, while preserving constitutional freedoms.

The position provides an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal law (criminal and civil) and protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens.

The USAO for the Eastern District of Kentucky has a staff of approximately 42 attorneys and 38 support personnel. The main office is located in Lexington, with staffed branch offices in Ft.

Mitchell and London, Kentucky. Unstaffed offices are located in Ashland, Frankfort, and Pikeville, Kentucky.

The United States Attorney's Office seeks to maintain the highest standards of excellence in the enforcement of federal laws and the representation of the United States.

The AUSA selected for this position will be dedicated to criminal prosecutions.

Criminal AUSAs primarily prosecute cases involving the illegal distribution of controlled substances; violent crime; firearm offenses; child sexual exploitation; and immigration offenses.

With appropriate training and mentorship, criminal AUSAs are expected to be exceptional advocates for the United States at every stage of a case, including intake and investigation, charging, plea negotiation or trial, sentencing, and appeal if necessary.

Employment with this Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney to work on some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today.

Litigation handled by the criminal AUSAs helps to enforce Federal criminal laws that protect life, liberty and property of our citizens.

The selected candidate will be fully dedicated to the London branch office.

They may also handle related appeals, including drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

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.