What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant United States Attorney position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Suite 400
Peoria , IL 61602 - United States
If you are looking for an exciting, rewarding, and challenging career, this is the position for you!
The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal, criminal, and civil laws that protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens.
This announcement will be used to fill one position in Peoria, IL.
This position is open until filled; however, first round consideration will be given to applications submitted by July 12, 2024, 11:59pm Central Time. Applicant lists will be reviewed approximately every 30 days.
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.
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.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of Illinois currently has one Assistant United States Attorney position available in the Criminal Division, Peoria Branch Office.
The attorney selected will be part of a dedicated team assisting in the enforcement and prosecution of federal criminal laws. The primary assignment for this attorney will include the prosecution of a wide arrange of criminal matters, including firearms, drug trafficking, crimes against children, violent crimes, and white collar/economic crimes.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must have at least three years of post-JD legal or other relevant experience, and possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.
Proof of active bar membership (any U.S. jurisdiction) and J.D. degree is required.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong advocacy skills, academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case related issues, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff, and other attorneys, and sound legal and ethical judgment.
You must provide a complete Application Package which MUST include each of the following:
- Cover letter and resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include day/month/year)
- List of references.
- A legal writing sample (5 -10 pages)
- Copy of bar membership, in good standing
- Copy of official transcripts, both undergraduate and law school, confirming J.D. degree.
See the full vacancy announcement and apply online at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/794024800
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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 $145,725, plus locality pay of 16.82%.
Salary : $62,107 - $145,725
