Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) - Open Continuous

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Washington, DC

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (USAO-DC) is unique in the size and the scope of its work, serving as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute a broad range of U.S. Code violations in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The Criminal Division is responsible for investigating and prosecuting criminal cases in the U.S. District Court, handling consequential cases including violent crime, child exploitation, human trafficking, drug trafficking, fraud, government corruption, cybercrime, terrorism, sanctions violations, espionage, and other threats to D.C. and the nation. The division is accepting applications for attorneys to serve as line and supervisory AUSAs. Specific units within the division include the Asset Forfeiture Unit, the Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking (CEHT) section, the Federal Major Crimes (FMC) section, the Fraud, Public Corruption, and Civil Rights (FPCCR) section, the National Security Section (NSS), and the Violent Crime and Narcotic Trafficking (VCNT) section. Responsibilities and assignments will increase as training and experience progress.

Requirements

J.D. Degree (or equivalent).
Active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
At least one year post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience.
Must be a United States Citizen or National.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access depending on organizational assignment / duty location.
Assistant United States Attorneys must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof.
Must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law (for male applicants born after December 31, 1959).

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three years of post J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience.
Extensive experience as a prosecutor, including complex investigation, substantive writing, and multiple jury trials, or other significant experience that can make a unique contribution to the work of the Criminal Division.
A judicial clerkship.
Experience as federal prosecutor.
Demonstrated commitment to public service and the rule of law.
High moral character.
Sound judgment.
A strong work ethic.
Superior communication and advocacy skills before judges and juries.
Exceptional research and writing ability.
Thorough legal and factual analysis.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.
Conducted at least five jury trials as co-chair or first chair.
Willingness and ability to handle the breadth of the National Security Section's practice.
Demonstrated interest and skill in investigations involving cryptocurrency, cyber crimes, or criminal or civil forfeiture.

Responsibilities

Investigating and prosecuting criminal cases in the U.S. District Court.
Prosecuting a broad range of U.S. Code violations.
Utilizing criminal, civil, and administrative tools to punish and deter criminal activity by depriving criminals of property used in or acquired through illegal activities and to recover assets that may be used to compensate victims.
Investigating cases involving the production of and trafficking in child pornography, commercial sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and interstate domestic violence and stalking offenses.
Interviewing victims of sexual abuse or trafficking.
Coordinating with law enforcement agents to charge and arrest targets.
Drafting search warrants for electronic evidence.
Prosecuting prohibited possession of firearms and controlled substances, violent crime sprees and crews, robberies, destruction of government property, and other federal crimes.
Prosecuting fraud offenses against government agencies, including health-care fraud, tax fraud, and federal program fraud.
Prosecuting frauds targeting businesses, non-profits, and social institutions.
Prosecuting money laundering networks perpetrating frauds against financial institutions and online through cryptocurrencies.
Prosecuting cyber-enabled frauds (such as ransomware) and crimes (such as hacking to steal funds/crypto and information).
Prosecuting public corruption offenses, such as bribery; conflicts of interest; theft of government funds; election crimes; and efforts to obstruct or interfere with the lawful functioning of Congress, the Judiciary, and Executive Branch.
Prosecuting civil rights offenses, such as crimes based on protected characteristics.
Investigating and prosecuting criminal activity that threatens national security, including international and domestic terrorism; hostage-takings and other violence against Americans outside the U.S.; export control and sanctions violations; espionage, malign foreign influence, and transnational repression; unauthorized retention or disclosure of classified information and national defense information; and cyber offenses targeted at the U.S. government or perpetrated by those connected to state actors or terrorist organizations.
Disrupting and dismantling criminal networks engaged in serious violence and large-scale firearms and drug trafficking.
Placing an emphasis on proactive, intelligence-driven, long- and medium-term criminal investigations.
Advising and coordinating with law enforcement agencies on investigative steps and sequencing.
Presenting cases to the federal grand jury.
Briefing and handling detention hearings and other hearings in court.
Prosecuting cases through trial.