Assistant United States Attorney

Full Job Description

The Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington is currently seeking an attorney with at least one (1) year of post-J.D. experience.

This announcement is for one (1) available vacancy. The duty location will be made at the time of selection, either Seattle, WA or Tacoma, WA.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S.

jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) year of post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Ideal qualifications include at least three (3) years of litigation experience, with some experience in criminal law and/or immigration law, and a commitment to public service.

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and an ability to synthesize a wide range of data, help direct an investigation and have the ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case.

Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.

Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills, and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies.

Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment and in the highest ethical manner.

Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing, and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.

Applicants also must demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with Internet research, electronic court filing, electronic mail, data management, word processing, electronic discovery, and video-conferencing systems.

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

The Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Criminal Division pursue prosecutions for violations of federal law that occur within the District.

Criminal Division AUSAs advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigations, present criminal cases to the grand jury, try criminal cases before the United States District Court, and at times represent the United States in appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

This position will be assigned primarily to the investigation and prosecution of criminal immigration offenses.

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

The attorney hired for this position may be located in either the Seattle or Tacoma office. Applicants should state their preference of office location in the cover letter.

Further, any applicant hired for a position to be located in the Tacoma office should anticipate spending a significant portion of their time working at the Seattle office.

Regular travel between Tacoma and Seattle is required for all employees, as needed for casework and additional training.

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.