ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.

For more information, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree The U. S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of Illinois currently has two (2) Assistant United States Attorney positions available in the Criminal Division, Rock Island Branch Office. The attorneys selected will be part of a dedicated team assisting in the enforcement and prosecution of federal criminal laws. The primary assignment for these attorneys will include the prosecution of a wide arrange of criminal matters involving firearms, drug trafficking, gangs, immigration, counterfeiting, child exploitation, explosives, violent crimes, and white collar/economic crimes.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

Telework Eligibility: The AUSA positions have been identified as being eligible for telework at the agency's discretion in accordance with established policies.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must have at least one year (three years is preferred) of post-JD legal or other relevant experience, and possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.

Proof of active bar membership is required.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong advocacy skills, academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff, and other attorneys, and sound legal and ethical judgment.

You must meet all qualification requirements at the time the applicant lists are pulled (approximately every 30 days) or by the closing date of this announcement.