Assistant United States Attorney (Term)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Saint Louis, MO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a term position in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in St. Louis, Missouri, not to exceed two years. It may be extended noncompetitively in one-year increments for a total term of no more than four years, and may be made permanent without further competition. Additional positions may be filled from this announcement as needed. The Criminal Division is organized into Violent Crime, Narcotics, White Collar, and National Security and Child Exploitation units. Attorneys prosecute federal offenses involving areas such as firearms, drug trafficking, public corruption, terrorism, white-collar and organized crime, and crimes against children. They try cases, conduct proactive investigations using a range of investigative tools, and handle matters involving undercover operations and confidential sources. They also research legal issues, draft motions and responses, and prepare and present briefs and arguments before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Requirements

J.D. degree.
Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.
At least one year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship.
Superior oral and written communication skills, strong character and interpersonal skills, and the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.
Meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
Register for Selective Service, if applicable.
Generally reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles thereof.

Nice To Haves

Outstanding academic record.
Complex litigation experience involving white-collar or civil litigation.
Exceptional research and writing ability.
Ability to successfully represent the interests of the United States in federal court.
Ability to successfully handle and manage a heavy caseload involving complex cases.

Responsibilities

Prosecute federal criminal violations and enforce federal laws, including matters involving firearms offenses, drug trafficking, public corruption, terrorism, white-collar and organized crime, and crimes against children.
Try cases and conduct proactive investigations using a range of investigative tools.
Pursue matters involving undercover operations and confidential sources.
Research legal issues and draft motions or responses to motions.
Handle briefing and arguments before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Represent the interests of the United States in federal court and manage a heavy caseload involving complex cases.