Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Bangor, ME

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maine is hiring an experienced litigator for its Criminal Division in the Bangor branch office. The office prosecutes federal criminal and civil cases and defends the United States in civil cases in Maine. Criminal AUSAs investigate and prosecute a range of federal offenses, including violent crimes, narcotics trafficking, immigration offenses, human trafficking, child exploitation, fraud and other white-collar offenses, firearms offenses, civil rights offenses, terrorism, and political corruption. The selected attorney works with law enforcement agents and others to investigate federal offenses, researches and briefs legal issues, and represents the United States before grand juries and in hearings and trials. Responsibilities and assignments increase in complexity as training and experience progress. The position requires residence in the District of Maine or within 25 miles of it. Occasional travel within and outside the district is required, typically no more than 1–5 days per month. Initial attorney appointments are subject to satisfactory preemployment adjudication, background investigation, and a two-year probationary period. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

Requirements

J.D. degree.
Active membership in good standing of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
At least three years of post-J.D. experience.
Demonstrated excellence in trial advocacy and legal writing.
United States citizen or national.
Reside in the District of Maine or within 25 miles of it.
Satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks; continued employment is subject to favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
Registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Complete the required two-year probationary period and receive written certification for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of federal or state prosecutorial experience, preferably in a county or state prosecutor's office, a U.S. Attorney's Office, or a Department of Justice litigating component.
Ability to handle complex cases from initial investigation through trial.
Strong academic credentials and superior legal research and writing skills.
Significant criminal trial experience and excellent courtroom skills.
Incisive analytical ability and aptitude for accurately and precisely articulating critical issues in a case.
Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.
Impeccable integrity.
Outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work supportively and professionally with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.
Excellent computer literacy and ability to handle all aspects of electronic discovery and litigation.
Strong desire to practice in Maine.

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.
Prosecute federal criminal offenses, including violent crimes, narcotics trafficking, immigration offenses, human trafficking, child exploitation, fraud and other white-collar offenses, firearms offenses, civil rights offenses, terrorism, political corruption, and other federal crimes.