Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Los Angeles, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California (USAO) is one of the largest and most impactful in the nation, serving nearly 20 million people in seven counties. The Office enforces the laws and defends the interests of the United States through three primary litigating Divisions: Criminal, National Security, and Civil. The U.S. Attorneys Office for Central District of California is seeking to hire Assistant United States Attorneys to work in the Criminal and National Security Divisions. Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division prosecute federal cases in the Central District of California and advise federal law enforcement agents on investigations, present cases to the grand jury, try cases before the United States District Court, and represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Assistant United States Attorneys in the National Security Division are responsible for combating national security and cyber security threats facing our region and our nation. This is an open continuous announcement that is intended to continually solicit applications in order to fill immediate and future vacancies. Vacant positions may or may not be available at the time of application. Applications will be reviewed and referred as vacancies occur and will only remain active for seven (5) months from the date of submission. Applicants will be notified when their applications have been reviewed/referred for further consideration. 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 (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 required
Active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required
Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof
If not already an active member of the California bar, any applicant hired will be required to take and subsequently pass the California bar exam
Must become active members of the California bar and maintain California bar membership
You must meet all qualification requirements upon time of applying

Nice To Haves

Litigation experience
Superior academic record
Excellent writing skills
Impeccable character
Demonstrated interest in public service
Courtroom presence
Ability to work with and relate to a wide variety of people
Several years of experience (though highly qualified recent graduates with some experience in practice or as a judicial clerk are also considered)
Ties to the Central District of California

Responsibilities

Prosecute federal cases in the Central District of California
Advise federal law enforcement agents on investigations
Present cases to the grand jury
Try cases before the United States District Court
Represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Combat national security and cyber security threats facing our region and our nation