Assistant United States Attorney

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Northern District of West Virginia (NDWV) prosecutes federal offenses, defends the United States Government's interest and affirmatively pursues claims on behalf of the government in civil cases. The USAO-NDWV currently has 47 employees and contractors, and includes offices located in Wheeling, Clarksburg, Elkins, and Martinsburg, West Virginia.

http://www.justice.gov/usao/wvn

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service;
• Impeccable integrity;
• Outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills;
• An aptitude for independent legal research and writing, and the ability to prepare correspondence and pleadings with accuracy and minimal supervision;
• The ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies;
• Excellent computer literacy skills and the ability to handle all aspects of electronic discovery and litigation;

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Education:Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree by Enter on Duty (EOD) date.Employment Type: OTHER

Salary : $79,351