Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Detroit, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

We seek only the best. With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team enforcing Federal criminal laws to protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens. This is a term appointment not-to-exceed 09/30/2029. This position may be made permanent without further competition. An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney. Serving as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) and assigned to the Criminal or Civil Division, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal criminal laws that protect life, liberty, and property of citizens. The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan is seeking to hire AUSAs for our Criminal and Civil Divisions who will be assigned unique drug trafficking and immigration responsibilities. Assignments include, but are not limited to, investigating and prosecuting the following: Drug trafficking, including trafficking of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, and illegal drug use. Immigration matters, including but not limited to: gang-related crimes involving aliens; child trafficking and smuggling involving aliens within the United States; unlawful voting by aliens; firearms trafficking and smuggling involving aliens; violations of the Alien Registration Act; and violations of or fraud relating to Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act. 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 pre-employment adjudication. This includes 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.
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree AND be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
Proof of active bar membership is required.
United States citizenship is required.
Must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Nice To Haves

The attorney must have a very strong ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues, write clearly and persuasively, possess a strong work ethic, exhibit good organizational skills, exercise fair and sound judgment, pay careful attention to facts and details, work well both independently and on a team, be ready and willing to volunteer to help other attorneys, be able to negotiate fairly and effectively with opposing counsel, handle matters in court persuasively on behalf of the United States of America, and be devoted to justice, excellence, and representing the public.
Litigation experience, superior academic record, excellent writing skills, impeccable character, demonstrated interest in public service, courtroom presence, and the ability to work with and relate to a wide variety of people are all considered.
Most attorneys hired have several years of experience, although highly qualified recent graduates with some experience in practice or as a judicial clerk are also considered.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Investigating and prosecuting drug trafficking, including trafficking of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, and illegal drug use.
Investigating and prosecuting immigration matters, including but not limited to: gang-related crimes involving aliens; child trafficking and smuggling involving aliens within the United States; unlawful voting by aliens; firearms trafficking and smuggling involving aliens; violations of the Alien Registration Act; and violations of or fraud relating to Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.