Executive Assistant Jobs in Austin, MS

About The Position

Requirements

• J.D. degree or equivalent by the entry-on-duty date; law school graduates and current law students taking an upcoming bar examination may be considered, subject to the requirements.
• 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 of it.
• Must be registered with Selective Service, if applicable.
• Satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Strong academic credentials.
• Superior legal research and writing skills.
• Quick analytical ability and ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues.
• High-volume courtroom experience; first-chair jury trial experience is preferred.
• Outstanding organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with other AUSAs, support staff, and investigative agencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.
• Computer proficiency and ability to conduct legal research and writing independently.
• Self-sufficiency in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute federal violations involving organized crime, financial litigation, immigration, drugs, firearms, public corruption, asset forfeiture, and white-collar crime.
• Lead complex investigations and litigation.
• Represent the United States in federal court.
• Enforce federal law, defend the interests of the United States, and help ensure justice is administered impartially.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Health benefits
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
• $20,000 signing bonus with a three-year service commitment for selected candidates
• Possible additional relocation-expense incentive