Assistant Attorney General, Major Crimes & Emerging Threats

DHRM • Alexandria, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Major Crimes & Emerging Threats (MCET) Section is the primary prosecutorial arm of the Office of the Attorney General. Funded through a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) designation and service agreement, this position will be based in the United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District, in Alexandria, Virginia. Most of the attorney’s time will be devoted to criminal investigations, prosecutions, and litigation involving narcotics trafficking and related major crime cases in federal court. As needed, the attorney may prosecute crimes in state court and perform other MCET duties. The attorney also advises on related bills during Virginia’s legislative session. HIDTA service agreements last one year and are typically renewable.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia State Bar.
• Admission to, or eligibility for admission to, the United States District Court.
• Three to five years of relevant litigation experience, including prosecutorial experience in Virginia and federal courts and experience conducting criminal investigations through grand juries.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal criminal justice systems and prosecuting crimes involving Drug Trafficking Organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and manage complex cases.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal investigations, prosecutions, and litigation of narcotics trafficking and related major crime cases in federal court.
• As needed, prosecute crimes in state court and handle other MCET duties.
• Advise on related bills during Virginia’s legislative session.
• Serve as a liaison with varying organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree