Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Hammond, IN

About The Position

The Department of Justice’s United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney in its Criminal Division. The office represents the federal government in litigation in the district, including federal criminal prosecutions, civil lawsuits involving the government, and collection of judgments and restitution for victims and taxpayers. Criminal Assistant U.S. Attorneys work with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to investigate federal crimes and prosecute cases through all stages of litigation, including charging, discovery, motions practice, trial, sentencing, and post-conviction challenges. They also develop broader initiatives to disrupt and deter criminal activity throughout the district. Responsibilities and assignments become more complex as training and experience progress. Assistant U.S. Attorneys generally must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles of it. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, hold a J.D., and be active members of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction. Appointment is conditioned on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation. Applicable Selective Service registration is required.

Requirements

J.D. degree.
Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.
United States citizenship or nationality.
Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles thereof.
Must be registered for Selective Service if applicable.
Satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.

Responsibilities

Work with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to investigate federal crimes.
Prosecute federal crimes through charging, discovery, motions practice, trial, sentencing, and post-conviction challenges.
Develop broader initiatives to disrupt and deter criminal activity throughout the district.