Assistant Attorney; Criminal

Overview

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia is seeking applications for five Assistant U.S. Attorney positions within the Criminal Division for the Roanoke, Abingdon, or Charlottesville Office. If selected you will join our team of criminal AUSAs who handle unique caseloads investigating and prosecuting a variety of federal criminal offenses including white collar crime, national security, civil rights, etc.

This position is located in one of the three offices.

• J.D. Degree.
• Active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
• Demonstrate superior oral and written communication skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Exhibit good judgment.
• Demonstrate the capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.
• United States citizenship is required.

• A federal clerkship and/or experience litigating in federal court is preferred.
• Only applicants with strong academic records, superior legal research and writing skills, and sound judgment will be considered.
• Note:
  
  The Department of Justice generally prohibits its attorneys from engaging in the compensated outside practice of law, with the exception of law professors. Attorneys in this category are employed to teach law and are not otherwise engaged in the compensated outside practice of law.

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