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Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA)

U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025
Hiring Organization
United States Attorney's Office (USAO)
Hiring Office
District of Columbia
Job ID
25-DC-12706597-SAUSA

Location:
601 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20530 - United States

Application Deadline:
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
About the Office

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is unique in the size and the scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. On the local side, AUSAs assigned to the Superior Court Division prosecute cases ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. On the federal side, AUSAs assigned to the Criminal Division prosecute federal crimes. The Civil Division further defends the United States in civil suits brought in the District of Columbia.

Job Description

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is accepting applications for attorneys to serve as Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSAs) in the Misdemeanor and Domestic Violence-Misdemeanor Sections of the Office's Superior Court Division. While in the Superior Court Division, SAUSAs will handle their own caseloads; argue bond and suppression motions, conduct numerous bench trials; advocate at sentencings; etc. There is no difference between a regular AUSA and a SAUSA in terms of duties, responsibilities, and training. Because the U.S. Attorney's Office also serves as the local prosecutor for the District, we prosecute thousands of cases each year. Our misdemeanor-level caseloads can include simple assaults; threats; possession of prohibited weapons; drug possession; assaults on police officers; theft; destruction of property; hate/bias crimes; child abuse; credit card fraud; etc. We do not handle traffic; DUI; or juvenile cases.

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

This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia~

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Read more about the recruitment listed above at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/834289600

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). Applicants must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Preferred Qualifications:
At least one year post-JD 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 and advocacy skills; exhibit exceptional research and writing ability; perform thorough legal and factual analysis; demonstrate an ability to work well with a wide variety of people; exercise good judgement; and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.

Application Process

o apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/02/2025 to receive consideration.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)

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).
Required - Cover letter.
Required - Law School Transcript (unofficial is acceptable for the application package).
Required - Writing sample (such as an appellate brief, substantive brief or memorandum) that reflects your own work and doe not exceed a total of 10 pages.

3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia at or email at USADC.Staffers@usdoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.

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

None - This is a uncompensated position. Employee benefits for this position will be limited.

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