Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Philadelphia, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is hiring Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) for its Criminal Division. AUSAs lead investigations and prosecutions of serious federal crimes, work to hold offenders accountable, protect communities, and uphold the rule of law. The office has a collaborative, team-oriented environment where AUSAs typically build deep experience in a primary unit and may also work across subject-matter areas. Positions are available in Violent Crimes, Narcotics and Organized Crime, Public Corruption, Economic Crimes, Healthcare Fraud, and National Security and Cyber Crimes. AUSAs partner with federal agents and other agencies to develop evidence, build cases, and shape investigative and trial strategy. They represent the United States in court, negotiate and litigate cases, and develop and execute strategies for significant, often multi-defendant prosecutions. The work may address violent crime, drug trafficking, fraud, public corruption, and immigration offenses. The role calls for initiative and ownership: AUSAs may identify emerging threats, open and drive investigations, and pursue cases with law enforcement and agency partners. White-collar positions are intended for candidates with significant federal trial experience or demonstrated proficiency in white-collar or fraud-related cases and investigations. Candidates for Violent Crimes or Narcotics and Organized Crime should be motivated to investigate and prosecute violent offenders, gangs, cartel members, and their associates. Appointment is subject to preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment requires a favorable background investigation. AUSAs generally must reside in the district or within 25 miles of it. Travel may be required at a level of 25% or less. The announcement is open continuously, with hiring on a rolling basis as vacancies occur.

Requirements

J.D. degree.
Active membership of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
At least one year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship or nationality.
Residence in the district of appointment or within 25 miles of it.
Satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with Selective Service or are exempt.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical thinking, writing, and courtroom skills.
Strong academic record.
Federal clerkship experience.
Commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.
For white-collar sections, demonstrated proficiency in white-collar or fraud-related cases or investigations, or federal criminal trial experience.
Three or more years of post-J.D. experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for discovery and trial.
For Violent Crimes or Narcotics and Organized Crime, motivation to investigate and prosecute violent offenders, gangs, cartel members, and their associates.

Responsibilities

Lead federal investigations and prosecutions involving serious crimes, including violent crimes, drug trafficking, fraud, public corruption, and immigration offenses.
Partner with federal agents and agency partners to develop evidence, build cases, and shape investigative and trial strategy.
Represent the United States in court and present clear, precise, and compelling arguments.
Negotiate, litigate, and try cases with consequences for public safety and national interests.
Manage significant, multi-defendant prosecutions and develop and execute litigation strategies.
Identify emerging threats, open and drive investigations, and work with law enforcement and agency partners to pursue cases.
Produce clear, concise, and analytically rigorous written work.