If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! The mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. For more information, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html

Duties

An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney. The Office is hiring a Supervisory AUSA to serve as Chief of the Appellate Unit. The candidate selected for this vacancy will be responsible for supervising and personally litigating criminal appeals on behalf of the United States in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. This position can be filled in any of our geographic divisions (Alexandria, Richmond, Norfolk, or Newport News). Please be sure to state your preference in your cover letter. The successful candidate will be hired as an Assistant United States Attorney and will immediately serve as a Supervisory AUSA under a temporary promotion. The Supervisory AUSA will supervise four other appellate attorneys and their work on appeals involving the full range of criminal cases that the District prosecutes and post-conviction appellate litigation. Appellate AUSAs, including the Chief of the Appellate Unit, draft briefs, present oral arguments before the Fourth Circuit, participate in some district court litigation, provide advice to other prosecutors, and participate in moot courts to prepare AUSAs for oral arguments. Briefs will involve a wide variety of constitutional, statutory, and other claims. Promotions to Supervisory AUSA positions are made on a temporary basis at the discretion of the United States Attorney. At the end of the temporary promotion, the Supervisory AUSA may be returned to a non-supervisory AUSA with the USAO or extended. 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.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
• This is a temporary position not-to-exceed 14 months. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), have at least three years of post-JD legal or other relevant experience, and possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Proof of active bar membership is required. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: At least five years of significant legal writing and oral advocacy, legal practice in federal court (or a federal court clerkship), or practice in criminal matters. Demonstrated ability and willingness to be self-reliant and motivated in reviewing and distilling voluminous records involving complex fact patterns, understanding and articulating complex legal doctrines; routinely preparing high-quality briefs on strict time deadlines; making persuasive oral arguments; and assisting other attorneys in all divisions. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Contacts

• Address Eastern District of Virginia 2100 Jamieson Avenue Alexandria, VA 22314 US
• Name: Elizabeth Thomas
• Phone: 7032993700
• Email: [email protected]