Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) - Open Continuous

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Davenport, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa is seeking an experienced attorney for its Criminal Division. The position is located in Davenport, Iowa, in the Quad Cities region. The office employs approximately 30 Assistant United States Attorneys and has its headquarters in Des Moines, with branch offices in Davenport and Council Bluffs. The attorney will handle complex criminal prosecutions on behalf of the United States, including matters involving drug trafficking, firearms and other violent crime, child exploitation, immigration, and fraud. Cases may be handled through all phases of prosecution, including grand jury investigations, pre-trial proceedings, trials, sentencing hearings, and appeals. Responsibilities and assignment complexity will increase as training and experience progress. The position requires occasional travel. Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment requires a favorable background investigation. The attorney generally must reside in the Southern District of Iowa or within 25 miles of it. Relocation expenses will not be authorized, though a recruitment or relocation incentive may be considered based on qualifications. The annual basic pay range is $77,974 to $197,100, including locality pay. The Department of Justice benefits package includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Requirements

Must be a United States citizen or national.
Must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
Must have at least two years of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
Must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles thereof.
Must be registered for Selective Service if applicable.
Must pass pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing, and remain subject to a favorable background investigation.
Must not have received disciplinary action within the three years preceding the application.
Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of post-J.D. litigation experience, with extensive research and writing experience.
Superior oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Good judgment and ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.
Demonstrated record of integrity.
Ability to work professionally and supportively with attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.
Ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and evaluate other highly qualified attorneys.
Interested AUSAs or government attorneys must have at least a successful evaluation for the past year.

Responsibilities

Handle complex criminal prosecutions on behalf of the United States, including cases involving drug trafficking, firearms and other violent crime, child exploitation, immigration, and fraud.
Manage criminal cases through grand jury investigations, pre-trial proceedings, trials, sentencing hearings, and appeals.
Work with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies in a supportive and professional manner.
As responsibilities grow, take on assignments of increasing complexity as training and experience progress.