Assistant United States Attorney Criminal

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Billings, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana seeks experienced, motivated, prosecution-oriented attorneys for its Criminal Division. One position is based in the Billings branch office; another is based in either the Helena or Great Falls branch office. The Billings position focuses on investigating and prosecuting drug trafficking and immigration-related crimes, including gang-related crimes involving aliens, child trafficking and smuggling involving aliens, unlawful voting, firearms trafficking and smuggling involving aliens, and fraud committed by aliens. The Helena or Great Falls position focuses on violent crime, drug distribution, and fraud committed in Indian Country and on reservations. The successful candidate for that position may serve as a liaison between a reservation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Additional casework may include drug trafficking, criminal immigration, illegal firearm possession, organized crime, human trafficking, child exploitation or child pornography, and other areas determined by district needs. Attorneys assist federal law enforcement agents with criminal investigative plans and strategies; participate in grand jury proceedings, including presenting witnesses; litigate moderately to highly complex cases from beginning to end with limited supervision; write and argue appeals; and take on office point-of-contact and ancillary coordinator assignments as needed. Responsibilities and assignment complexity increase with training and experience. Some travel is required, estimated at one to five nights per month. Attorneys generally must reside in the District of Montana or within 25 miles of it.

Requirements

J.D. degree or equivalent.
Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction by the entry-on-duty date.
United States citizenship.
Must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles thereof.
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug-testing checks; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Nice To Haves

Superior oral and written communication skills.
Excellent research and analytical skills.
High emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and good judgment.
Excellent advocacy 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.
Excellent organizational capabilities, including tracking and meeting deadlines across multiple active cases.
Computer literacy, including experience and competence with automated electronic court filing.

Responsibilities

Assist federal law enforcement agents in structuring and implementing criminal investigative plans and strategies.
Participate actively in grand jury proceedings, including presenting witnesses.
Litigate cases of moderate to high complexity from start to finish with limited supervision.
Write and argue appeals.
Handle point-of-contact assignments based on office needs.
Handle ancillary coordinator assignments as assigned.
Investigate and prosecute criminal matters in the assigned casework areas.
Serve as a liaison between a reservation and the U.S. Attorney’s Office if assigned to do so.
Travel as required.