Assistant United States Attorney (OBBB)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The United States Attorney for the District of Utah is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes committed within the district. The Office also defends the United States, its agencies, officers, and employees in civil actions; enforces the regulatory authority of federal agencies, and recovers funds from individuals who violate criminal, civil and regulatory laws. We are divided into four divisions: the Administrative Division, Appellate Division, Civil Division and Criminal Division. The U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Utah is seeking an experienced attorney to fill an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in the Criminal Division of its Salt Lake City office. 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, and try criminal cases before the United States District Court. Applicants should be capable of handling a variety of significant and complex criminal prosecutions, including securities fraud, financial crime, violent crime, narcotics and national security. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

Must be a United States Citizen or National
Must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent)
Must be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date
Must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement
Must possess a J.D. Degree by Enter on Duty (EOD) date
United States citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Residency in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof
Registered for Selective Service, if applicable
Demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case
Demonstrate superior oral advocacy and writing skills
Strong research skills
Interpersonal skills
Good judgment
Excellent communication and courtroom skills
Exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and agencies
Demonstrative capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

Responsibilities

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
Handle a variety of significant and complex criminal prosecutions, including securities fraud, financial crime, violent crime, narcotics and national security