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Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys is Hiring an Assistant United States Attorney Near Saint Louis, MO

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must also possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction); and have at least one (1) year post J.D. legal or relevant experience. Applicant must possess superior oral and written communication skills, as well as strong character and interpersonal skills; have demonstrated the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.

Preferred Qualification:

Outstanding academic record; complex litigation experience involving white collar and/or public corruption; exceptional research and writing ability; the ability to successfully represent the interest of the United States in the federal court; the ability to handle and successfully manage a heavy case load involving complex cases; five or more jury trials.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Responsibilities:

This vacancy is located within the Criminal Division, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). As a member of the OCDETF, assignments will include the investigation and prosecution of violent offenses, drug trafficking, and organized crime.

Preferred Candidates: Are able to handle and successfully manage a heavy case load involving complex cases; five (5) or more jury trials.

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

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

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