What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Assistant United States Attorney position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Wichita, KS 67202 - United States
The mission for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Kansas is to protect the citizens of Kansas from terrorism, crime, and unlawful discrimination, enforce federal laws and advance the interests of the U.S. government, provide Federal leadership and serve as a catalyst for improving law enforcement through training and public education, and perform our duties with integrity, professionalism and respect for the citizens we serve. Visit our website http://www.justice.gov/usao/district/ks/
This posting is for a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) to serve in the Wichita office.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
- Research and draft pleadings and documents to be utilized in criminal proceedings to include, but not limited to: complaints, pre-trial motions, jury instructions, etc.
- Research, interpret and apply statutes, court decisions, or other legal authority on points of law
- Interview clients and witnesses
- Conduct legal research and writing
- Conduct depositions and other forms of discovery
- Conduct negotiations
- Prepare for the participate in hearings and trials (with and without a jury)
- Perform all other legal functions necessary to case development
- Over all case management
- Travel to Topeka for meetings with OAG staff members and travel to litigate cases
This is a non-federal position and it does not confer status as a federal employee. The selected applicant will be an employee of the Office of the Kansas Attorney General’s (OAG) as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) position in the Civil Division. This position will be embedded inside the U.S. Attorney's Office Kansas District, Asset Forfeiture (AF) Unit, in Wichita, Kansas. In addition to being an AAG with the OAG, the position will carry the designation of Special Assistant United States Attorney. This AAG position will be responsible for obtaining guidance and approval on the handling of assigned cases from OAG management. The individual selected to fill this position will investigate facts to determine if forfeiture is appropriate; litigate cases involving the forfeiture of assets seized as proceeds of illegal activities and/or money laundering activity; assist with efforts to ensure that forfeited assets are restored to victims; and handle the civil forfeiture of assets used to facilitate illegal activity such as drug trafficking. The position will maintain regular, accurate and complete reporting to the OAG on the status of asset forfeiture cases.
Licensing & Certification
- Certificate of admission and membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas or eligible for admission on waiver (or Kansas Supreme Court Rules for Attorney Admissions – Rule 715)
- Admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and admission to (or eligible for admission to ) the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- A valid driver’s license
Minimum Qualifications
- Trial experience required
- Excellent writing, research and communication skills
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Qualifications
- Jury trial experience
- Knowledge of asset forfeiture procedure
- Note:
Submit the following documents via email to careers@ag.ks.gov:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Writing Sample (no more than ten pages)
- Law school transcript if practicing law for less than four years
- DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
See this link https://www.ag.ks.gov/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/176/5 for details on this position.
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
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 commensurate with experience; expected hiring range $86,000 - $130,000/year.
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Retirement PlanSalary : $86,000 - $130,000