What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
USAO Western District of Missouri
Job ID
25-MOW-12641631-AUSA
Location:
400 East 9th Street, Suite 5510
Kansas City, MO 64106 - United States
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
About the Office
The Western District of Missouri is considered a large district, with 68 Assistant U.S. Attorneys and numerous Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys. The district comprises 66 of Missouri’s 114 counties, contains 40,251 square miles, and has a population of approximately 3.2 million people based upon the 2020 Census information. Included in the district are the metropolitan areas of Kansas City, St. Joseph, Columbia, Jefferson City, Springfield, and Joplin. The District has three staffed offices: Kansas City, Springfield, and Jefferson City. The U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses and represents the U.S. government’s interest in civil cases, both affirmatively and defensively. The Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes federal cases arising from a wide array of criminal activity. The Civil Division affirmatively litigates cases involving the False Claims Act and other statutes and defends the United States and its agencies and employees in a wide range of civil actions.
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.
Job Description
The Western District of Missouri is currently accepting applications for one Assistant United States Attorney to be assigned to the Criminal Division in the Kansas City Office. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 USC Section 545 for district-specific information.
All initial attorney appointments to the U.S. Attorney’s Office are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
Qualifications
Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications: Applicants must have excellent academic credentials, significant litigation experience, strong oral advocacy and legal writing skills, sound judgment, and a demonstrated commitment to public service.
United States citizenship is required.
Application Process
Interested applicants should apply on USAJobs at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/825029300
Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 1, 2025.
No telephone calls please.
Salary
An Assistant U.S. Attorney’s pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The starting range of basic pay is $73,690 to $172,903 which includes locality pay.
USAO Western District of Missouri
Job ID
25-MOW-12641631-AUSA
Location:
400 East 9th Street, Suite 5510
Kansas City, MO 64106 - United States
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
About the Office
The Western District of Missouri is considered a large district, with 68 Assistant U.S. Attorneys and numerous Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys. The district comprises 66 of Missouri’s 114 counties, contains 40,251 square miles, and has a population of approximately 3.2 million people based upon the 2020 Census information. Included in the district are the metropolitan areas of Kansas City, St. Joseph, Columbia, Jefferson City, Springfield, and Joplin. The District has three staffed offices: Kansas City, Springfield, and Jefferson City. The U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses and represents the U.S. government’s interest in civil cases, both affirmatively and defensively. The Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes federal cases arising from a wide array of criminal activity. The Civil Division affirmatively litigates cases involving the False Claims Act and other statutes and defends the United States and its agencies and employees in a wide range of civil actions.
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.
Job Description
The Western District of Missouri is currently accepting applications for one Assistant United States Attorney to be assigned to the Criminal Division in the Kansas City Office. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 USC Section 545 for district-specific information.
All initial attorney appointments to the U.S. Attorney’s Office are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
Qualifications
Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications: Applicants must have excellent academic credentials, significant litigation experience, strong oral advocacy and legal writing skills, sound judgment, and a demonstrated commitment to public service.
United States citizenship is required.
Application Process
Interested applicants should apply on USAJobs at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/825029300
Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 1, 2025.
No telephone calls please.
Salary
An Assistant U.S. Attorney’s pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The starting range of basic pay is $73,690 to $172,903 which includes locality pay.
Salary : $73,690 - $172,903
