What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) (Uncompensated) position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
USAO District of Maryland
Hiring Office
Front Office
Location:
36 S. Charles Street
4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201 - United States
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
About the Office
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland serves nearly six million residents. We work cooperatively with our partners in federal, state and local law enforcement to promote the rule of law, punish criminals, deter crime and safeguard government property. It is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office, the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity.
Job Description
An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney. Working in the Criminal Division, the Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) will be primarily responsible for prosecuting felony criminal cases, including those involving violations of immigration, firearms, and/or narcotics statutes. The SAUSA's duties will entail assisting with the progression of these cases at various stages, from the initiation of federal investigation or charges, to disposition and sentencing. The SAUSA will gain experience participating in various in-court proceedings such as guilty pleas, motions hearings, and jury trial. In addition, the SAUSA will handle collateral litigation projects, including responses to motions for compassionate release.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
The Special Assistant United States Attorney position is an uncompensated position.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
Preferred Qualifications: At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience and a minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred. The ideal candidate will be committed to public service; possess superior communication skills; exhibit exceptional research and writing ability; perform thorough legal and factual analysis; exercise good judgment; and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.
United States citizenship is required.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
You are required to apply through USAJobs at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/834643400
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Required - Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (online).
Required - Your resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include day/month/year), cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and a writing sample not to exceed five pages.
Required, if applicable - To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be Evaluated" section under the "Qualifications and Evaluations" Tab above for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office by providing a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;
Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
Agency; and
Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
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.
Salary
Salary Information: None - This is an uncompensated position.
USAO District of Maryland
Hiring Office
Front Office
Location:
36 S. Charles Street
4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201 - United States
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
About the Office
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland serves nearly six million residents. We work cooperatively with our partners in federal, state and local law enforcement to promote the rule of law, punish criminals, deter crime and safeguard government property. It is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office, the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity.
Job Description
An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney. Working in the Criminal Division, the Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) will be primarily responsible for prosecuting felony criminal cases, including those involving violations of immigration, firearms, and/or narcotics statutes. The SAUSA's duties will entail assisting with the progression of these cases at various stages, from the initiation of federal investigation or charges, to disposition and sentencing. The SAUSA will gain experience participating in various in-court proceedings such as guilty pleas, motions hearings, and jury trial. In addition, the SAUSA will handle collateral litigation projects, including responses to motions for compassionate release.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
The Special Assistant United States Attorney position is an uncompensated position.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
Preferred Qualifications: At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience and a minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred. The ideal candidate will be committed to public service; possess superior communication skills; exhibit exceptional research and writing ability; perform thorough legal and factual analysis; exercise good judgment; and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.
United States citizenship is required.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
You are required to apply through USAJobs at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/834643400
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Required - Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (online).
Required - Your resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include day/month/year), cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and a writing sample not to exceed five pages.
Required, if applicable - To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be Evaluated" section under the "Qualifications and Evaluations" Tab above for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office by providing a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;
Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
Agency; and
Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
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.
Salary
Salary Information: None - This is an uncompensated position.
