U.S. Department of Justice
Assistant United States Attorney
U.S. Department of Justice, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Alaska is a vibrant and energetic office in the most majestic state in the country. The USAO has offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. There are 23 Assistant United States Attorneys who prosecute federal crimes and defend and pursue the interests of the United States in civil cases. This employment opportunity is in the Criminal Division of our Anchorage office.
Duties The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Alaska is seeking applications from experienced and motivated attorneys who have superb research and writing skills as well as a criminal law background to fill Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancies in the Criminal Division. Additional vacancies may be filled using this announcement.
The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for handling the investigation and prosecution of federal crimes in national priority areas, including violent crime, fentanyl trafficking, gang/cartel related crimes, and illegal firearms offenses. In addition, the candidate may also be called upon to assist in the prosecution of a wide variety of other criminal cases as needed to address the District's priorities, including child exploitation, fraud, and public corruption. Assistant United States Attorneys work their cases from inception through appeal; in addition to district court work, the successful candidate will be responsible for drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
The successful candidate must have the legal acumen and experience to successfully prosecute a complex organized crime or drug trafficking case, or be capable of prosecuting such a case if given the appropriate training and experience. The candidate must also have a prosecutor's professional temperament and judgment, be committed to the District of Alaska, and demonstrate a desire to conduct justice vigorously, protecting the public while also protecting the rights of defendants based on strong ethical beliefs. Finally, the successful candidate must be an inspiring colleague and leader, or be capable of becoming one, and be a dedicated team player who believes in effective teamwork.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Security Requirements Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication, which includes fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing. 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 they are 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.
You must be a registered member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction, and hold a J.D. degree.
You must be a registered applicant for Selective Service, if applicable.
You must reside in the district to which you are appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication, which includes fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
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Duties The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Alaska is seeking applications from experienced and motivated attorneys who have superb research and writing skills as well as a criminal law background to fill Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancies in the Criminal Division. Additional vacancies may be filled using this announcement.
The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for handling the investigation and prosecution of federal crimes in national priority areas, including violent crime, fentanyl trafficking, gang/cartel related crimes, and illegal firearms offenses. In addition, the candidate may also be called upon to assist in the prosecution of a wide variety of other criminal cases as needed to address the District's priorities, including child exploitation, fraud, and public corruption. Assistant United States Attorneys work their cases from inception through appeal; in addition to district court work, the successful candidate will be responsible for drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
The successful candidate must have the legal acumen and experience to successfully prosecute a complex organized crime or drug trafficking case, or be capable of prosecuting such a case if given the appropriate training and experience. The candidate must also have a prosecutor's professional temperament and judgment, be committed to the District of Alaska, and demonstrate a desire to conduct justice vigorously, protecting the public while also protecting the rights of defendants based on strong ethical beliefs. Finally, the successful candidate must be an inspiring colleague and leader, or be capable of becoming one, and be a dedicated team player who believes in effective teamwork.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Security Requirements Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication, which includes fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing. 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 they are 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.
You must be a registered member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction, and hold a J.D. degree.
You must be a registered applicant for Selective Service, if applicable.
You must reside in the district to which you are appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication, which includes fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
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