Assistant Attorney

Overview

"I am here on behalf of the United States." As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Western District of Michigan, you will have the privilege to speak these words in federal court as you do the important work of the people you serve and the Constitution you will be sworn to protect and defend. Many have said that being an AUSA is the best job you can do with a law degree.

This position is located in Marquette, MI.

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

United States citizenship is required.

• Ability to work well with client agencies and the public.
• Intelligence and aptitude, measured by professional experience/growth potential, academic record, the writing sample and any interview performance.
• Commitment to excellence, strong work ethic and drive, as may be demonstrated through successful team work, leadership, obstacles overcome and personal, academic and professional achievement.
• Sound judgment and good character.
• Balance, both professionally and personally, in terms of interests and abilities.
• Desire to work as a Criminal Division AUSA in the Marquette office in the Western District of Michigan.
• Prior experience handling victim-centered cases, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and human-trafficking cases, and/or prior experience working with a tribal-justice system.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to the federal courthouses in Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Kalamazoo for hearings and trials.
• Have demonstrated the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.
• Ideal candidate will have 5 years of litigation experience but candidates with less experience will be considered.

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