Assistant United States Attorney

About the Office Our mission is to enforce vigorously the federal criminal laws of the United States, to effectively represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, and to meet fully the public safety needs of the community through an efficient, well-coordinated law enforcement effort. In all matters, our responsibilities are to promote the fair and impartial administration of justice, adhering to the highest ethical, professional and performance standards; promote effective partnerships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, and the community at large in furtherance of law enforcement; protect the rights of citizens, victims of crime and witnesses; enhance community safety by reducing crime and the fear of crime, through outreach and education; and inspire confidence in the criminal justice system. This position offers an exciting and challenging career opportunity. The Department of Justice has a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women and is tasked with ensuring the protection of all Americans, while preserving constitutional freedoms. The position provides an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal law (criminal and civil) and protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens. The USAO for the Eastern District of Kentucky has a staff of approximately 40 attorneys and 38 support personnel. The main office is located in Lexington, with staffed branch offices in Ft. Mitchell and London, Kentucky. Unstaffed offices are located in Ashland and Frankfort, Kentucky. The United States Attorney's Office seeks to maintain the highest standards of excellence in the enforcement of federal laws and the representation of the United States. Employment with the United States Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney to work on some of the most significant, complex and visible cases being litigated today. Litigation handled by the criminal AUSAs helps to enforce Federal criminal laws that protect life, liberty and property of our citizens. Job Description Drug trafficking, including trafficking of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, and illegal drug use. Immigration matters, including but not limited to gang-related crimes involving aliens; child trafficking and smuggling involving aliens within the United States; unlawful voting by aliens; firearms trafficking and smuggling involving aliens; violations of the Alien Registration Act; and violations of or fraud relating to Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. The prosecution of immigration matters includes civil defensive litigation resulting from and/or related to the Department's efforts to enforce the nation's immigration laws and keep the country safe from crime associated with illegal immigration, including but not limited to civil immigration habeas matters. The selected candidate will be fully dedicated to the Criminal Division, and will also handle related appeals, including drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications Strong academic background and demonstrated ability to produce high quality written work. Ability to work effectively with a team and analyze complex financial transactions. Strong oral and interpersonal skills, and ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Knowledge and ability to use computers and computer applications in performing day-to-day work requirements. Application Package You must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (completed automatically during the apply online process). Your resume cannot exceed two pages. Ineligible candidates will not receive further consideration if the resume exceeds two pages. See USAJOBS for formatting requirements. An official position title (if Federal, include series/grade); employer name and contact information; start and end dates (for full consideration you must include month, day, and year); indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time; and a list of duties performed and accomplishments. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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 recommended that you include veterans' preference information in your cover letter or resume. Contact: DeShawn Gordon, Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io, Email View email address on click.appcast.io. Refer to this point of contact for this vacancy announcement. Salary $79,941 - $187,570 per year. Travel Occasional travel to attend court proceedings and meetings throughout the Eastern District of Kentucky and overnight travel to other domestic destinations for training and other purposes. Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses will not be authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr