Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal AUSA

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama is seeking an experienced, motivated, prosecution-minded attorney to join its Criminal Division. The office serves as the district’s chief federal law enforcement office and pursues justice, promotes public safety, enforces the law, protects the interests of the United States, and responsibly manages government resources. The district comprises 23 counties in central and southeastern Alabama. The position is located in Montgomery, Alabama. The AUSA will prosecute matters including complex drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, violent crime, firearms offenses, and immigration offenses. The successful candidate will work effectively both independently and as part of a team, exercising sound judgment and skill in a fast-paced prosecution environment. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress. Appointment is conditioned on satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation. AUSAs generally must reside in the district or within 25 miles of it. Applicants subject to the Selective Service requirement must be registered or exempt. Applicants must disclose relevant current or recent political appointments and potential conflicts of interest as described in the announcement.

Requirements

J.D. degree.
Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.
Must be a United States citizen or national.
Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
Must pass preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment requires favorable background adjudication.
Generally must reside in the district or within 25 miles of it.
Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Nice To Haves

Felony jury trial experience.
Superior analytical ability and strong research, writing, and courtroom skills.
Ability to exercise fair and sound judgment independently.
Ability to work supportively and professionally with attorneys, support staff, and law enforcement agencies.
Ability to interact professionally and effectively with opposing counsel.
Commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

Prosecute complex drug trafficking crimes, transnational organized crime, violent crime, firearms offenses, and immigration offenses.
Handle matters in court persuasively and justly on behalf of the United States.
Work independently and collaboratively with attorneys, support staff, and law enforcement agencies.
Follow Department of Justice and United States Attorney’s Office policies.
Exercise fair and sound judgment and interact professionally with opposing counsel.