Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal Enforcement Division (Hattiesburg)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Hattiesburg, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Assistant United States Attorney position is in the Criminal Enforcement Division in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The district encompasses the 45 southern counties of Mississippi and more than 2 million people, and includes military bases and installations, a NASA rocket testing facility, and the Choctaw Indian Reservation. The successful candidate will handle all phases of criminal prosecution in the Enforcement Division, including advising law enforcement officers, initiating criminal charges, conducting grand jury proceedings and trials, and handling appeals or asset forfeiture matters. Responsibilities and assignment complexity will increase as training and experience progress. Occasional travel is required. The appointee generally must reside in the district or within 25 miles of it. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, hold a J.D., be an active member of a bar in any U.S. jurisdiction, and have at least three years of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Appointment is subject to satisfactory preemployment checks, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks, and continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation. The salary range is $82,459 to $197,100, including locality pay. Relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Department of Justice offers benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Requirements

J.D. degree.
Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction; proof of active bar membership is required.
At least three years of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience, which may include attorney work, a judicial clerkship in a Federal or State court, and/or litigation experience in the public or private sector.
U.S. citizenship or nationality.
Reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles thereof.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
Register for Selective Service if applicable.
Comply with relevant professional-conduct rules and disclose potential conflicts of interest as requested.

Nice To Haves

Courtroom experience prosecuting a range of violent crimes, firearms offenses, and complex white-collar crimes.
Strong academic record and organizational skills.
Superior legal writing and research ability.
Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, community involvement, and public service.
Quick analytical ability and ability to accurately articulate critical case issues.
Strong interpersonal skills, good judgment, and excellent oral communication skills.
Ability to work professionally and supportively with attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.
Ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.
Ability to conduct independent legal research and writing and prepare day-to-day correspondence and pleadings with substantial self-sufficiency.
Excellent computer skills, including automated internet research, electronic court filing, email, and word processing systems.