Assistant Attorney

Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.

These positions are located in Montgomery, AL.

The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Alabama is seeking an experienced, motivated, and prosecution‑minded attorney to join our Criminal Division. This United States Attorney's Office serves as the chief federal law enforcement office in the Middle District of Alabama and is accountable to the citizens of the Middle District for pursuing justice, ensuring public safety, enforcing the law, protecting the interests of the United States, and exercising stewardship of the government's resources.

The Middle District of Alabama consists of 23 counties in central and southeastern Alabama. The United States Attorney, Kevin P. Davidson is currently seeking to hire an outstanding candidate for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in the Criminal Division. The primary areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to, the prosecution of complex drug trafficking crimes, transnational organized crime, violent crime, firearms offenses, and immigration offenses.

More information about our office may be found at our website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./alm

The successful applicant will be able to work equally well individually and in a team setting and will possess the judgment, skill, and fearlessness necessary to succeed as part of a fast‑paced and aggressive prosecution team.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre‑employment 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.

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.

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 .

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre‑employment 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.