Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division)

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

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Eastern District of California is hiring Assistant United States Attorneys for its Criminal Division offices in Sacramento, Fresno, and Bakersfield. The office represents the federal government in litigation, including federal criminal prosecutions, civil lawsuits involving the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution for victims and taxpayers. Depending on the unit assignment, the attorney will handle criminal cases that may include complex white-collar matters, child exploitation, narcotics and violent crimes, immigration, and appeals. Unit assignments vary by office. Sacramento units include White Collar Crime, Special Prosecution, Transnational Organized Crime, Violent Crime & Firearms Trafficking, National Security, and Appellate. Fresno and Bakersfield units include White Collar Crime and Narcotics & Violent Crime. Responsibilities and case complexity will increase as training and experience progress. Applicants may be considered for vacancies at the locations they select and may identify a unit preference in their cover letter. The position requires occasional travel. The appointee must reside in the district or within 25 miles of it. Relocation expenses will not be authorized. A recruitment incentive may be considered for the Bakersfield location, depending on qualifications. Appointment is contingent on satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment requires a favorable background investigation.

Requirements

Possess a J.D. degree or equivalent.
Be an active member in good standing of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
Be a United States citizen or national; the qualifications section specifically requires U.S. citizenship.
Reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles of it.
Register for Selective Service if applicable.
Meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for discovery, trial, and appeals.
Quick analytical ability and the ability to articulate critical case issues accurately and precisely.
Superior oral and writing skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.
Excellent communication and courtroom skills and the ability to work supportively and professionally with colleagues and client agencies.
Ability to function in a highly demanding environment and work substantially self-sufficiently.
Computer literacy, including Internet-based automated legal research, electronic court filing, email, and word processing.
Experience with multi-agency task forces and familiarity with federal grand jury practice.
Experience using investigative techniques such as electronic surveillance, tracking devices, search warrants, telephone toll record analysis, and asset seizure and forfeiture.
Ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial.

Responsibilities

Represent the United States in federal criminal prosecutions and other litigation handled by the office.
Handle criminal cases according to unit assignment, including matters involving white-collar crime, child exploitation, narcotics, violent crime, immigration, and appeals.
Conduct legal research and writing and prepare day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.
Handle cases through investigative, discovery, trial, and appellate stages as assigned.
Work professionally with attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and client agencies.