Criminal Law - Prosecution Attorney in Washington, DC

Government

Washington, DC

Criminal Law - Prosecution Attorney in Washington, DC

Attorney

Min 4 yrs required

No

Job Title: Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA)

Job Responsibilities:
The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the . Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia will serve in either the Superior Court Division or the Criminal Division. The Superior Court Division is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and handles a high volume of felony and misdemeanor cases, including homicides, sexual assaults, carjackings, kidnappings, robberies, burglaries, domestic violence, and narcotics and weapons possession. AUSAs in this division participate in the Career Development Program, which provides rotational work assignments in various legal program areas to develop skills and competencies.

The Criminal Division is tasked with investigating and prosecuting criminal cases in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. This division deals with significant cases, such as violent crime, child exploitation, human trafficking, drug trafficking, fraud, government corruption, cybercrime, terrorism, sanctions violations, espionage, and other threats.

As AUSAs gain more experience and undergo training, their responsibilities will increase, and they will be assigned more complex cases.

Education and Experience Information:
To qualify for the position of AUSA, applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (.) degree or its equivalent, be an active member in good standing of the bar in any . jurisdiction, and have at least one year of . legal or relevant experience. United States citizenship is required for this position.

Preferred qualifications include outstanding legal ability, high moral character, mature judgment, a keen desire for public service, and an exceptional aptitude for litigation. Litigation experience and a minimum GPA of are preferred. Candidates should also possess superior communication and advocacy skills, exceptional research and writing abilities, and the ability to perform thorough legal and factual analysis. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate an ability to work well with others, exercise good judgment, and function with minimal guidance in a demanding environment.

For the Criminal Division, the ideal candidate would have at least four years of experience as a prosecutor, including multiple jury trials and extensive writing experience. A judicial clerkship and experience as a federal prosecutor are preferred.

Salary Information:
The position is an excepted service attorney appointment under an Administrative Determined pay scale. The pay range for an Assistant United States Attorney is $84,601 to $195,100, which includes a % locality pay. The salary is determined based on the number of years of professional attorney experience. Additional information about salary and benefits can be found on the Department of Justice's website.

Benefits:
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. More details about the benefits for Federal Employees are available on the Department's Benefits link.

Additional Information:
- AUSAs must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof.
- All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month temporary basis, pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
- The Department of Justice adheres to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
- The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits inquiries about an applicant's criminal history before a conditional offer of employment is made.
- Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation.
- The Department of Justice generally prohibits the employment of non-citizens, with a few exceptions.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants must complete an occupational questionnaire and submit the required documentation, which includes a cover letter specifying the division of interest, a resume, an unofficial or official law school transcript, a writing sample, and any applicable Veterans' Preference documentation. The complete application package must be submitted by the specified closing date. The application process can be completed online through USAJOBS, where applicants can track the status of their application.

Next Steps:
After each step of the recruitment process, applicants will be notified of the outcome. A suitability/security background investigation, including credit and tax checks and a drug test, will be conducted after a tentative job offer is made. A final job offer is expected within 120 days after the closing date of the announcement.