Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

The mission of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island is to uphold federal law with fairness and integrity, ensuring the safety of all who live, work, and visit the Ocean State. The Office prosecutes federal offenses and represents the United States in criminal matters before the United States District Court and appellate courts.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ri

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar (in any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) years of experience as a licensed attorney (or post-law school graduation judicial clerkships), preparing for, participating in, and/or reviewing formal hearings or trials involving litigation at the federal, state, or local court level.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Hiring for AUSA positions is highly competitive. Three (3) years of experience is preferred.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Incisive analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a wide variety of cases;
• Superior oral and written communication skills and a strong courtroom presence, including first-chair jury trials;
• A demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service;
• 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.

Responsibilities:

The United States Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced and motivated attorney to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Criminal Division.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Criminal Division direct the investigation and prosecution of diverse federal offenses. The caseload encompasses, but is not limited to, a broad spectrum of criminal litigation, including violent crime, sophisticated financial fraud, public corruption, human trafficking, narcotics distribution, and national security matters. AUSAs are responsible for the entire litigation lifecycle, from providing legal guidance during the investigative stage to representing the United States at sentencing and asset forfeiture proceedings.

Key Duties & Expectations

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to:

• Lead Investigations: Partner with federal law enforcement agencies to develop and execute complex investigative strategies.

• Grand Jury Practice: Manage all aspects of grand jury proceedings, including subpoenas, witness testimony, and the presentation of evidence.

• Independent Litigation: Manage a demanding docket of moderate-to-high complexity cases with minimal supervision, demonstrating superior oral advocacy and written work product.

• Adaptive Expertise: Quickly master new substantive areas of law and Department of Justice policies in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

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

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

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.

Salary : $86,923