What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
USAO Western District of Louisiana
Hiring Office
Criminal Division
Job ID
25-LAW-12630029-AUSA
Location:
800 Lafayette Street
Suite 2200
Lafayette, LA 70501 - United States
Application Deadline:
Monday, December 9, 2024
About the Office
The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana serves 42 of the state’s 64 parishes. It is bordered by Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, the Mississippi River to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Geographically, the district encompasses two-thirds of the State of Louisiana. The main office is located in Shreveport, Louisiana, with a staffed, second office of equal size in Lafayette. There are also unstaffed, satellite offices in Alexandria, Monroe, and Lake Charles. For more information on the DOJ and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit https://www.justice.gov/careers or https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdla.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Job Description
The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana is seeking one applicant from qualified attorneys to fill a vacancy in our Criminal Division as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA). The incumbent will serve as an AUSA in the Criminal Division in the Lafayette office(s), as such, will conduct, prosecution of all types of crimes under federal law ranging from complex white-collar crime, public corruptions, investment schemes, illegal immigration and alien smuggling, drug trafficking, firearms violations and violent crime.
Generally, as a AUSA assigned to the Criminal Division:
Handles case development and management of all phases of investigation and litigation, including, but not limited to, the use of grand jury, advising federal law enforcement agents, preparing appropriate pleadings, litigating motions, and conducting trials in U.S. District Court.
Efficiently and defensibly manage incoming and outgoing case materials through all phases of discovery; and litigate cases of moderate to high complexity from start to finish with limited supervision.
In collaboration with Division managers, develops and maintains the assigned caseload in a timely and efficient manner to foster effective district investigation and prosecution of violations, including advising on strategy and legal complexities, and developing litigation priorities, policy and legislative recommendations.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and have at least 1* year post-J.D. or other relevant experience and be an active member of the bar in good standing.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ideal applicants should demonstrate superior communication and courtroom skills, exhibit exceptional research and writing ability, perform thorough legal and factual analysis, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and exercise good judgment. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and demonstrated capacity to function, with minimum guidance, in a highly demanding environment while balancing a heavy case load.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/09/2024 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click 25-LAW-12630029-AUSA to Apply Online/create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, USAJOBS - The Federal Government's official employment site, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact Western District of Louisiana at 318-676-3624 or email at USALAW.HRO@usdoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Required - Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
Required - Your resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include day/month/year). (cover letter optional but encouraged).
Required - Writing sample - Not to exceed 15 pages.
Required - Unofficial law school transcripts.
Required, if applicable - To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be Evaluated" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.
Salary
The range of pay is $62,107.00 to $145,725.00 plus 16.82% locality pay.
USAO Western District of Louisiana
Hiring Office
Criminal Division
Job ID
25-LAW-12630029-AUSA
Location:
800 Lafayette Street
Suite 2200
Lafayette, LA 70501 - United States
Application Deadline:
Monday, December 9, 2024
About the Office
The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana serves 42 of the state’s 64 parishes. It is bordered by Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, the Mississippi River to the east and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Geographically, the district encompasses two-thirds of the State of Louisiana. The main office is located in Shreveport, Louisiana, with a staffed, second office of equal size in Lafayette. There are also unstaffed, satellite offices in Alexandria, Monroe, and Lake Charles. For more information on the DOJ and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit https://www.justice.gov/careers or https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdla.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Job Description
The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana is seeking one applicant from qualified attorneys to fill a vacancy in our Criminal Division as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA). The incumbent will serve as an AUSA in the Criminal Division in the Lafayette office(s), as such, will conduct, prosecution of all types of crimes under federal law ranging from complex white-collar crime, public corruptions, investment schemes, illegal immigration and alien smuggling, drug trafficking, firearms violations and violent crime.
Generally, as a AUSA assigned to the Criminal Division:
Handles case development and management of all phases of investigation and litigation, including, but not limited to, the use of grand jury, advising federal law enforcement agents, preparing appropriate pleadings, litigating motions, and conducting trials in U.S. District Court.
Efficiently and defensibly manage incoming and outgoing case materials through all phases of discovery; and litigate cases of moderate to high complexity from start to finish with limited supervision.
In collaboration with Division managers, develops and maintains the assigned caseload in a timely and efficient manner to foster effective district investigation and prosecution of violations, including advising on strategy and legal complexities, and developing litigation priorities, policy and legislative recommendations.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Interested applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and have at least 1* year post-J.D. or other relevant experience and be an active member of the bar in good standing.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ideal applicants should demonstrate superior communication and courtroom skills, exhibit exceptional research and writing ability, perform thorough legal and factual analysis, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, and exercise good judgment. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and demonstrated capacity to function, with minimum guidance, in a highly demanding environment while balancing a heavy case load.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/09/2024 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click 25-LAW-12630029-AUSA to Apply Online/create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, USAJOBS - The Federal Government's official employment site, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact Western District of Louisiana at 318-676-3624 or email at USALAW.HRO@usdoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Required - Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
Required - Your resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include day/month/year). (cover letter optional but encouraged).
Required - Writing sample - Not to exceed 15 pages.
Required - Unofficial law school transcripts.
Required, if applicable - To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation. See the "How you will be Evaluated" section for details regarding what is appropriate Veterans' Preference documentation. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume.
Salary
The range of pay is $62,107.00 to $145,725.00 plus 16.82% locality pay.
Salary : $62,107 - $145,725
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