What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hiring Organization
United States Attorney's Office (USAO)
Hiring Office
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Job ID
25-PAE-12634949-AUSA
Location:
615 Chestnut Street
Suite 1250
Philadelphia, PA 19106 - United States
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
About the Office
Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence. In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity.
The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) is the chief law enforcement office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA) and is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the District. This includes criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers.
The USAO for the EDPA is responsible for one of the nation's largest districts covering about 4,700 square miles with over 5 million people residing within its nine counties. The district is unique in its diversity, evident not only in its environment but also in its population. From a large metropolitan city to country farm to mountain town, the district represents a microcosm of the nation. Cultures from all parts of the world have migrated to this region and have established themselves as members of a Pennsylvania community. The district’s principal office is in Philadelphia, with a staffed branch office in Allentown. Please visit: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice (DOJ) 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.
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 district is accepting applications from attorneys with litigation experience for the position of Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) to serve in the Criminal Division. AUSAs located in the Criminal Division will be responsible for investigating and prosecuting a variety of violations of federal laws, such as violent crime, complex fraud, drug trafficking, public corruption, and national security offenses.
The attorney must have a strong ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues, write clearly and persuasively, possess a strong work ethic, exhibit good organizational skills, exercise fair and sound judgment, pay careful attention to facts and details, work well both independently and on a team, be ready and willing to volunteer to help other attorneys, be able to negotiate effectively with opposing counsel, handle matters in court persuasively on behalf of the United States of America, and be devoted to justice, excellence, and representing the public.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)and have at least one (1) year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. You will be required to maintain an active bar membership in good standing in order to retain employment (annual recertification will be reviewed).
Preferred Qualifications:
Ideal qualifications include at least 3 years of post-J.D. experience litigating cases in federal or state courts, with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trials, and appeals. Please refer to the job announcement link for more specific characteristics and skills.
Applicants must be able to independently plan and manage all aspects of their assigned cases.
Conditions of Employment:
You must be a United States Citizen or National.
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.
All AUSA appointments to the DOJ are made on a 14-month temporary basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. 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. DOJ employees are required to undergo successful background re-investigation every 5 years to retain employment.
AUSAs 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.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Additional positions may be filled using this announcement and allows us to fill positions on an ongoing basis as they become available.
Education:
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has
obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet these criteria, see www.ed.gov.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above
education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that
received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to
timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a
credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at:
https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation/college-accreditation-united-states.
Application Process
To apply for this position, you must create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Applicants must submit a resume and all required documents through USAJobs.gov. Log into www.usajobs.gov and search for announcement number 25-PAE-12634949-AUSA or click on the link to view:
25-PAE-12634949-AUSA
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). Please include on your resume months, days, and years of all periods of education and employment, as well as month and year of your earliest U.S. state bar admission. (cover letter optional)
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.
Recommended but optional - A cover letter expressing your interest in the position as well as your interest in relocating to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, if you are not currently a resident.
Recommended but optional - A writing sample, preferably a legal brief filed in court or an excerpt from a brief.
Optional - Letters of recommendation.
Voluntary Self Identification
The EDPA collects and reviews this information separate and apart from reviewing any individual application to ensure that the district’s hiring process and job announcements are reaching and attracting applicants from all different backgrounds. This information will not be attached to nor used in the review of any application. We offer you the opportunity to complete the Voluntary Self-Identification form https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/page/file/1423881/download and return it to USAPAE-VoluntarySelfIDForm@usdoj.gov.
Salary
The salary range for this position is $79,838.00 to $191,800.00 annually. The maximum salary accounts for locality pay for the Philadelphia area and thus will not be increased further.
United States Attorney's Office (USAO)
Hiring Office
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Job ID
25-PAE-12634949-AUSA
Location:
615 Chestnut Street
Suite 1250
Philadelphia, PA 19106 - United States
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
About the Office
Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence. In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity.
The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) is the chief law enforcement office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA) and is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the District. This includes criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers.
The USAO for the EDPA is responsible for one of the nation's largest districts covering about 4,700 square miles with over 5 million people residing within its nine counties. The district is unique in its diversity, evident not only in its environment but also in its population. From a large metropolitan city to country farm to mountain town, the district represents a microcosm of the nation. Cultures from all parts of the world have migrated to this region and have established themselves as members of a Pennsylvania community. The district’s principal office is in Philadelphia, with a staffed branch office in Allentown. Please visit: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice (DOJ) 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.
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 district is accepting applications from attorneys with litigation experience for the position of Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) to serve in the Criminal Division. AUSAs located in the Criminal Division will be responsible for investigating and prosecuting a variety of violations of federal laws, such as violent crime, complex fraud, drug trafficking, public corruption, and national security offenses.
The attorney must have a strong ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues, write clearly and persuasively, possess a strong work ethic, exhibit good organizational skills, exercise fair and sound judgment, pay careful attention to facts and details, work well both independently and on a team, be ready and willing to volunteer to help other attorneys, be able to negotiate effectively with opposing counsel, handle matters in court persuasively on behalf of the United States of America, and be devoted to justice, excellence, and representing the public.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)and have at least one (1) year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. You will be required to maintain an active bar membership in good standing in order to retain employment (annual recertification will be reviewed).
Preferred Qualifications:
Ideal qualifications include at least 3 years of post-J.D. experience litigating cases in federal or state courts, with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trials, and appeals. Please refer to the job announcement link for more specific characteristics and skills.
Applicants must be able to independently plan and manage all aspects of their assigned cases.
Conditions of Employment:
You must be a United States Citizen or National.
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.
All AUSA appointments to the DOJ are made on a 14-month temporary basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. 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. DOJ employees are required to undergo successful background re-investigation every 5 years to retain employment.
AUSAs 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.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Additional positions may be filled using this announcement and allows us to fill positions on an ongoing basis as they become available.
Education:
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has
obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet these criteria, see www.ed.gov.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above
education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that
received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to
timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a
credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at:
https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation/college-accreditation-united-states.
Application Process
To apply for this position, you must create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Applicants must submit a resume and all required documents through USAJobs.gov. Log into www.usajobs.gov and search for announcement number 25-PAE-12634949-AUSA or click on the link to view:
25-PAE-12634949-AUSA
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). Please include on your resume months, days, and years of all periods of education and employment, as well as month and year of your earliest U.S. state bar admission. (cover letter optional)
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.
Recommended but optional - A cover letter expressing your interest in the position as well as your interest in relocating to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, if you are not currently a resident.
Recommended but optional - A writing sample, preferably a legal brief filed in court or an excerpt from a brief.
Optional - Letters of recommendation.
Voluntary Self Identification
The EDPA collects and reviews this information separate and apart from reviewing any individual application to ensure that the district’s hiring process and job announcements are reaching and attracting applicants from all different backgrounds. This information will not be attached to nor used in the review of any application. We offer you the opportunity to complete the Voluntary Self-Identification form https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/page/file/1423881/download and return it to USAPAE-VoluntarySelfIDForm@usdoj.gov.
Salary
The salary range for this position is $79,838.00 to $191,800.00 annually. The maximum salary accounts for locality pay for the Philadelphia area and thus will not be increased further.
Salary : $79,838 - $191,800
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