Assistant United States Attorney

About the Company

If you are seeking a career that is both challenging and meaningful, this position offers an exceptional opportunity. As part of an organization with more than 100,000 dedicated professionals, you will contribute to a mission rooted in upholding the rule of law, protecting civil rights, and ensuring the safety and security of our nation. You will join a committed team responsible for enforcing federal criminal and civil laws that safeguard the life, liberty and the property of all citizens.

About the Role

The Western District of Missouri is currently accepting applications for one Assistant United States Attorney to be assigned to the Criminal Division in the Kansas City Office. The job description of an Assistant United States Attorney is found in the first sentence of the United States Constitution: "establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility…(and) promote the general Welfare." As an AUSA in the Western District of Missouri, you would accomplish these noble objectives by prosecuting all manner of federal crimes, including terrorism, public corruption, child exploitation, firearms, and narcotics. The office also represents the United States in civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. This position is located in Kansas City, Missouri, also known as the City of Fountains, Heart of America, Paris of the Plains, and BBQ - and Jazz - Capitals of the World. ("KCMO" for short).

You will never forget the feeling of standing up in federal court for the first time and stating, "My name is _________, and I represent the United States of America." As an AUSA, you will exercise discretion and responsibility that is unparalleled in any other job a litigator will undertake. AUSAs in the Western District of Missouri are immediately assigned cases - some high profile - and will work with law enforcement agencies to investigate federal crimes, research and brief legal issues, and represent the United States in hearings, trials, and appeals. You will work in a dynamic, well-managed, and energy-filled environment, surrounded by colleagues dedicated to justice and the rule of law. Your responsibilities will increase - and your assignments will become more complex and challenging - as your skills, training, and experience progress. https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdmo

Responsibilities

• Prosecute all manner of federal crimes, including terrorism, public corruption, child exploitation, firearms, and narcotics.
• Represent the United States in civil lawsuits against the government.
• Collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers.
• Work with law enforcement agencies to investigate federal crimes.
• Research and brief legal issues.
• Represent the United States in hearings, trials, and appeals.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree.
• Be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Strong academic credentials.
• Significant litigation experience.
• Strong oral advocacy and legal writing skills.
• Sound judgement.
• Work ethic, interpersonal skills, grit, and a sincere commitment to the mission of doing justice in the Western District of Missouri.

Preferred Skills

• Highly competitive hiring for AUSA positions.
• Wide range of exceptional skills and experience.

Pay range and compensation package

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $78,000 to $183,016 which includes locality pay. Other Benefits: The primary benefit we offer is the mission and privilege of representing the United States of America, seeking justice on behalf of the people of the Western District of Missouri. The Department of Justice offers additional comprehensive benefits to include in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees. Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.