Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska is hiring experienced litigators to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division, with positions in the Omaha headquarters office and the Lincoln branch office. The criminal caseload may include gang-related and other violent crimes, immigration offenses, computer crimes including child pornography, sophisticated white-collar offenses, major drug crimes, and firearm offenses. The AUSA works with law enforcement agents and others to investigate federal criminal offenses, researches and briefs legal issues, and represents the United States before grand juries and in hearings and trials. Responsibilities and assignment complexity increase with training and experience. Initial attorney appointments require favorable background-check adjudication and successful completion of a probationary or trial period. The position may be extended or made permanent without further competition. Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles of it. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

J.D. degree.
Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.
At least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship or nationality.
Satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks and drug testing; continued employment is subject to favorable background-investigation adjudication.
Registration for Selective Service if applicable.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Generally reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles thereof.
Submit a cover letter and one writing sample no longer than 25 pages.

Nice To Haves

Quick analytical ability and ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case issues.
Superior oral and writing skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.
Excellent communication and courtroom skills.
Ability to work supportively and professionally with attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.
Demonstrated ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.
Computer literacy, including automated Internet research, electronic court filing, email, and word processing systems.

Responsibilities

Work with law enforcement agents and others to investigate federal criminal offenses.
Research and brief legal issues.
Represent the United States before grand juries and in hearings and trials.
Prepare legal research, writing, correspondence, and pleadings, including day-to-day work with substantial self-sufficiency.
Comply with applicable professional-conduct requirements and disclose potential conflicts of interest.