What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant United States Attorney position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
USAO District of Kansas
Hiring Office
Criminal Division
Job ID
25-KS-12649356-AUSA-01
Location:
Multiple locations
KC, Topeka, or Wichita, KS - United States
Application Deadline:
Monday, January 6, 2025
About the Office
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Kansas includes three offices, which are located in Wichita, Topeka, and Kansas City, Kansas. This position will be assigned to work in one of our three office locations.
Our mission is to protect the citizens of the district of Kansas from terrorism, crime, and unlawful discrimination, to enforce federal laws and advance the interests of the United States government, to provide Federal leadership and serve as a catalyst for improving law enforcement through training and public education, and to perform our duties with
integrity, professionalism and respect for the citizens we serve.
For more information on the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Kansas,
visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/district/ks.
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
Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division represent the United States in both the U.S. District Courts and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in all cases involving violations of federal criminal statutes. The primary areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, the prosecution of economic crimes such as wire fraud, mail fraud, and bank fraud, drug trafficking crimes, violent crime and firearms offenses.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include felony jury trial experience. Applicants must also demonstrate superior analytical ability; have strong research, writing, and courtroom skills; independently exercise fair and sound judgment; follow all Department of Justice and United States Attorney's Office policies; exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and law enforcement agencies; interact professionally and effectively with opposing counsel; handle matters in court persuasively and justly on behalf of the United States of America; and be devoted to excellence.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Applications must be submitted online through the following link https://www.usajobs.gov/job/824942000.
If you have questions, please contact Amy Ayala Hall, Human Resources Officer, at 316-269-6548 or amy.ayala@usdoj.gov.
Salary
Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $62,107 to $162,447 and the range of total pay will depend which office the position will be located in. Total pay for Wichita, Kansas is $72,553 to $189,771 which includes 16.82% Rest of U.S. locality pay and covers Wichita, Kansas. Total pay for Kansas City and Topeka is $73,690 to $191,800 which includes 18.65% Kansas City locality pay and covers Topeka, Kansas too.
USAO District of Kansas
Hiring Office
Criminal Division
Job ID
25-KS-12649356-AUSA-01
Location:
Multiple locations
KC, Topeka, or Wichita, KS - United States
Application Deadline:
Monday, January 6, 2025
About the Office
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Kansas includes three offices, which are located in Wichita, Topeka, and Kansas City, Kansas. This position will be assigned to work in one of our three office locations.
Our mission is to protect the citizens of the district of Kansas from terrorism, crime, and unlawful discrimination, to enforce federal laws and advance the interests of the United States government, to provide Federal leadership and serve as a catalyst for improving law enforcement through training and public education, and to perform our duties with
integrity, professionalism and respect for the citizens we serve.
For more information on the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Kansas,
visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/district/ks.
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
Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division represent the United States in both the U.S. District Courts and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in all cases involving violations of federal criminal statutes. The primary areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, the prosecution of economic crimes such as wire fraud, mail fraud, and bank fraud, drug trafficking crimes, violent crime and firearms offenses.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include felony jury trial experience. Applicants must also demonstrate superior analytical ability; have strong research, writing, and courtroom skills; independently exercise fair and sound judgment; follow all Department of Justice and United States Attorney's Office policies; exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and law enforcement agencies; interact professionally and effectively with opposing counsel; handle matters in court persuasively and justly on behalf of the United States of America; and be devoted to excellence.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
- Note: You must be an active member of the Kansas bar at the time of appointment as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. Information for membership to the Kansas bar, including admission on motion without examination is available at https://www.kscourts.org/Attorneys/Admission/About-the-Exam.
Applications must be submitted online through the following link https://www.usajobs.gov/job/824942000.
If you have questions, please contact Amy Ayala Hall, Human Resources Officer, at 316-269-6548 or amy.ayala@usdoj.gov.
Salary
Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $62,107 to $162,447 and the range of total pay will depend which office the position will be located in. Total pay for Wichita, Kansas is $72,553 to $189,771 which includes 16.82% Rest of U.S. locality pay and covers Wichita, Kansas. Total pay for Kansas City and Topeka is $73,690 to $191,800 which includes 18.65% Kansas City locality pay and covers Topeka, Kansas too.
Salary : $62,107 - $162,447
