Assistant US Attorney

This position is located in Gainesville, Florida. Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida is seeking applications from experienced attorneys who have superb research and writing skills as well as a criminal law background to fill one Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancy in the Criminal Division Gainesville Branch office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for legal research and writing, directing investigations, case development, presentation, and resolution, in addition to a variety of program responsibilities. Assignments may include prosecuting a broad array of cases such as public corruption, tax offenses, bank, mortgage, and healthcare fraud, terrorism, firearms offenses, narcotics crimes, human trafficking, child exploitation and other violent crimes.

In addition to superior legal acumen, the successful candidate must possess a prosecutor's professional temperament and judgment. They must have the desire to do justice, meaning to vigorously use the power of the office to protect the public, but also to protect the rights of defendants based on strong ethical beliefs. Finally, the successful candidate must be an inspiring colleague and leader. Such leadership can be overt but can also be exercised by example in day-to-day work. An essential part of being this type of colleague is someone who not only believes in teamwork but acts with a servant's heart.

Due to the small number of criminal AUSAs employed in the District, each AUSA normally handles a variety of cases and the opportunities to specialize may be limited.

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. Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
A minimum of five (5) years of recent criminal litigation experience is desired. Preferred applicants should possess exceptional analytical ability, judgment, and advocacy skills, as well as a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. Finally, preferred applicants must possess the ability to manage investigations and cases of a complex and varying nature.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.