Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Assistant United States Attorney serves in the Criminal Division in Wichita, Kansas, representing the United States in the U.S. District Courts and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in cases involving violations of federal criminal statutes. The role includes prosecuting complex drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, violent crime, firearms, immigration, and economic crimes, including wire fraud, mail fraud, and bank fraud. AUSAs routinely lead cases from investigation through charging, pretrial litigation, trial, sentencing, and appeal, working closely with federal, state, and local investigative agencies to address serious criminal threats. Responsibilities and assignment complexity increase as training and experience progress. The position requires residence in the district of appointment or within 25 miles of it. Travel of 1 to 5 nights per month is required. Additional positions may be filled using the announcement as needed.

Requirements

J.D. degree.
Active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction; must be an active member of the Kansas bar at the time of appointment.
At least 3 years of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship.
Must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles thereof.
Satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement's closing date.

Nice To Haves

Felony jury trial experience.
Superior analytical ability; strong research, writing, and courtroom skills.
Ability to exercise fair and sound judgment independently.
Ability to work supportively and professionally with attorneys, support staff, and law enforcement agencies.
Ability to interact professionally and effectively with opposing counsel.
Commitment to excellence and to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Represent the United States in the U.S. District Courts and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in cases involving violations of federal criminal statutes.
Prosecute complex drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, violent crime, firearms offenses, immigration offenses, and economic crimes such as wire fraud, mail fraud, and bank fraud.
Lead cases through investigation, charging, pretrial litigation, trial, sentencing, and appeal.
Work closely with federal, state, and local investigative agencies to disrupt serious criminal threats.
Follow Department of Justice and United States Attorney's Office policies and handle matters in court persuasively and justly on behalf of the United States.
Travel 1 to 5 nights per month.