Assistant United States Attorney

The United States Attorneys' Offices prosecute federal criminal offenses and represent the interests of the United States in civil and criminal cases. The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee serves 22 counties in West Tennessee spanning 11,331 square miles. The office employs over 80 individuals with 37 attorneys assigned to the Memphis office, six attorneys assigned to the Jackson Branch office, and 38 support staff. Our office is large enough to enjoy a wide variety of case assignments and small enough to be collegial and collaborative. Our headquarters office is located in Memphis, with a staffed branch office in Jackson, TN.

The Western District of Tennessee, U.S. Attorney's Office has openings for Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) to work in the Criminal Division of our Jackson, Tennessee Branch Office. The AUSAs will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal laws and prepare appeals.

Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division are responsible for the prosecution of all types of crimes under federal law, including, but not limited to immigration, alien smuggling, and human trafficking, firearms violations, Hobbs Act robberies, car jackings and all other violent crimes and matters of public safety, drug trafficking, national security, white collar crime. The Criminal Division also includes the Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council, Appellate Division, Asset Forfeiture Program and Organized Crime Homeland Security Task Force.Specific case assignments vary depending on the particular needs of the office. The position may also involve some administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

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.

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3- year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Proof of active bar membership is required.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, courtroom experience, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff and other attorneys, and a demonstrated commitment to public service.

The ideal candidate will have three or more years of post-J.D. experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery and trial.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.