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About The Position

Requirements

• At least four years of post-J.D. litigation and/or criminal law experience.
• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Excellent writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must pass a drug screening and background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must obtain and maintain a government-issued credit card.
• Must meet District of New Jersey residency requirements when employment begins.
• Must respond to all self-assessment questionnaire questions and address every evaluation factor in the application narrative; a zero rating on any evaluation factor makes the applicant ineligible.
• Must demonstrate criminal litigation experience, legal writing skills, effective communication and collaboration, client relationship skills, and ability to manage a diverse workload involving investigations and active litigation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an Assistant United States Attorney or Special Assistant United States Attorney.
• Experience with Postal Service matters.
• Experience prosecuting healthcare fraud, narcotics offenses, and/or public corruption.
• Top academic credentials.
• Experience participating in or leading a team.
• A proven record of creative thinking.
• Strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Previous criminal law and/or litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to federal agents developing cases for prosecution.
• Conduct legal research and prepare and present investigative documents to the district court, including motions, search warrants, and subpoenas.
• Lead investigative teams through investigations, case development, and grand jury presentations, including preparing prosecution memoranda in accordance with USAO DNJ requirements.
• Represent USPS OIG and the federal government as prosecuting attorney in assigned cases before judges and hearing officers through all stages of criminal litigation and appeal.
• Prosecute Postal employees for offenses including mail theft, embezzlement of funds, narcotics violations, healthcare fraud, and public corruption.
• Appear for the United States in District of New Jersey proceedings, including arraignments, bail hearings, preliminary and pretrial hearings, plea hearings, and sentencing hearings.
• Handle trials in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and appeals in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
• Prepare and present investigative and charging documents, including warrants, complaints, informations, and indictments.
• Work with USPS OIG agents and attorneys, other U.S. Attorney’s Offices, the Department of Justice, and other organizations to keep abreast of legal developments and best practices and represent USPS OIG’s interests effectively.
• Prosecute other cases as needed, as directed by the USAO.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Flexible spending options
• Retirement and Thrift Savings programs
• Flexible work schedules
• Telework
• Employee assistance programs
• 11 paid holidays each year
• 13 days of paid sick leave each year
• 13 to 26 paid vacation days each year, depending on years of service