Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) - Open Continuous

in court, conducting trials, taking depositions, and drafting briefs and other filings).Applicants must possess superior communication and advocacy skills; exhibit exceptional research and writing ability; perform thorough legal and factual analysis; demonstrate an ability to work well with others; have mature judgment and a keen desire for public service; and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. You must be a United States Citizen or National. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have 1 to 5 years of experience working on complex civil litigation and be looking for the opportunity and challenge of handling their own cases (i.e., being the lead attorney presenting arguments in court, conducting trials, taking depositions, and drafting briefs and other filings).Applicants must possess superior communication and advocacy skills; exhibit exceptional research and writing ability; perform thorough legal and factual analysis; demonstrate an ability to work well with others; have mature judgment and a keen desire for public service; and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.