Assistant United States Attorney

Overview The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division. This position is located in Des Moines. Responsibilities Assistants handle a wide variety of complex cases, including drug trafficking and money laundering crimes, terrorism‑related offenses, firearms and other violent crime offenses, child exploitation and sex trafficking, cyber‑crimes, immigration crimes, and financial fraud and white‑collar offenses. They handle these criminal cases at all phases of prosecution, including grand jury investigations, pre‑trial proceedings, trials and sentencing hearings, and appeals. Location Des Moines offers a thriving legal and business community with an outstanding quality of life and affordable cost of living. The metro area features a vibrant downtown, nationally recognized restaurants, excellent schools, and ample outdoor recreation, while remaining family‑friendly and conveniently connected to major interstates and an international airport. Security Requirements Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication that 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 Conditions of Employment You must be a United States Citizen or National. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication that 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. Qualifications Required qualifications : Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least two‑year post‑J.D. legal or other relevant experience. At least three years of post‑J.D. litigation experience is preferred, with extensive research and writing experience. Preferred qualifications : Possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment, function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment, and a demonstrated record of integrity. Interested AUSAs or government attorneys must have at least a successful evaluation for the past year. All applicants must be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction) and not have received any disciplinary action within the past three years from the date of the application. In addition, applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies, and the ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and evaluate other highly qualified attorneys. Appointment Type Permanent. Internet Sites More information about the Southern District of Iowa may be found at: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: Application Process Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. Please apply to the USAJobs advertisement here: 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). 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. It is also recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume. Encouraged – A writing sample (5‑10 pages). Encouraged – Cover Letter. The Point of Contact for this vacancy announcement is Southern District of Iowa who can be reached at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io@usdoj.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity This is an equal opportunity employer. The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa will not provide any accommodation to a candidate that would place that candidate at a disadvantage. This position is closed. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. #J-18808-Ljbffr