Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee is seeking experienced, motivated, and prosecution-minded attorneys to join our Criminal Division. This position is located in Nashville, TN. As a Criminal Assistant U.S. Attorney, attorneys are responsible for the prosecution of a variety of violations of federal law including, but not limited to, organized violent crime, narcotics trafficking, immigration offenses, firearms violations, domestic and international terrorism, national security offenses, civil rights, white collar offenses and health care fraud. AUSAs are responsible for legal research and writing, directing investigations, case development, and case presentation in criminal cases. To be an effective prosecutor, the AUSA must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated and talented attorney who is committed to serving justice. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

Must be a United States Citizen or National.
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof.
At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Superior academic credentials.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.
Computer proficiency, capable of doing their own legal research and writing.
Self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.
Relevant favorable experience includes investigating and prosecuting criminal offenses.
Commitment to improving the efficiency of the Federal government.
Passion for the ideals of our American republic.
Commitment to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Prosecution of a variety of violations of federal law including, but not limited to, organized violent crime, narcotics trafficking, immigration offenses, firearms violations, domestic and international terrorism, national security offenses, civil rights, white collar offenses and health care fraud.
Legal research and writing.
Directing investigations.
Case development.
Case presentation in criminal cases.