Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Full Job Description

The US Attorney's Office, South Dakota's mission is to impartially enforce and uphold the laws of the United States.

We are committed to improving public safety, protecting the financial interests of the nation, and ensuring equal justice for all.

The district's main office is located in Sioux Falls with two branch offices located in Pierre and Rapid City. This position is located in Pierre, SD. More information about the U.S.

Attorney's Office can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/usao/sd/ 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: Applicants must demonstrate superior analytical ability; possess strong research, writing and courtroom skills; exercise fair and sound judgment; follow all Department of Justice and United States Attorney's Office policies; exhibit the ability to work collaboratively in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and law enforcement agencies; demonstrate superior communication skills; handle matters in court persuasively and justly on behalf of the United States of America; be devoted to excellence; and demonstrate a commitment to public service.

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

Job Description: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Dakota is seeking an experienced attorney to fill an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in the Criminal Division.

AUSAs in the Criminal Division advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigations, present criminal cases to the grand jury, prepare and argue a broad range of motions, try criminal cases before the United States District Court, conduct research, and write briefs and present oral arguments to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Candidates should be capable of handling significant and complex criminal prosecutions involving Major Crimes Act violations in Indian Country such as murder, child sex abuse, rape, and more.

Candidates should also be capable of handling cases involving a variety of violations of federal laws related to firearms, narcotics, white collar fraud, child pornography, and immigration crimes.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.