Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)
Company
Department of Justice - Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Location
Saint Croix, Virgin Islands Saint Croix, Virgin Islands
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of the Virgin Islands is seeking an experienced attorney with outstanding prosecution, research and writing skills. A candidate with well established litigating skills, high proficiency in legal research and writing will be selected to fill this position. For more information on the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Offices, visithttps://www.justice.gov/usao-vi.This position is located in Saint Croix United States Virgin Islands.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a United States Citizen.
- Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
- You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
- J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 15 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have at least fifteen years of prior experience in Federal and/or state prosecutions and the capacity to function independently in a highly demanding environment. Candidates must demonstrate an analytical ability and aptitude for accurately articulating the critical issues in a case. Candidates must also demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, as well as strong research and interpersonal skills. Candidates must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and investigative agencies. Candidates must also possess excellent computer literacy skills, to include experience with automated legal research, writing and electronic court filing. Expertise in grand jury practice is also required, as is experience with investigative and prosecution techniques.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Additional information
Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $95,557 to $162,447 which includes 16.82% locality pay and an additional tax-free Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) of 12.04%.
Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
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Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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.
Diversity Statement: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Date Posted
09/29/2024
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