Assistant United States Attorney

Summary The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York (NDNY) serves an area comprised of 32 counties in upstate New York. Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) are staffed in Albany, Binghamton, Plattsburgh, and Syracuse, and appear before federal judges there and in Utica. Approximately 55 attorneys and 51 support personnel work in NDNY, along with several subject‑matter specialist contract personnel. Duties The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York (NDNY) is seeking Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) to work in the Criminal Division in its Albany, Binghamton, Plattsburgh, or Syracuse, New York office. These AUSA positions are in NDNY’s Criminal Division, which is comprised of approximately 39 attorneys who are responsible for prosecuting federal crimes, including offenses involving drug trafficking and smuggling; child exploitation; gang activity and violence; illegal immigration; national and border security; and fraudulent and/or corrupt conduct in government, health care, banking, securities and corporate activity, federal procurement, bankruptcies, and federal taxation. More specifically, the selected AUSAs will focus on criminal casework involving immigration, violent crime, drug smuggling, public corruption, white collar crime, and the opioid epidemic. The selected AUSAs will work with law enforcement agencies to investigate such crimes, research and brief legal issues, and represent the United States before grand juries and in hearings, trials, and appeals. Responsibilities Work with law enforcement agencies to investigate criminal matters, including immigration, violent crime, drug smuggling and public corruption. Research legal issues and brief management on matters related to cases. Draft motions or motion responses, search warrants, and other court filings. Appear before grand juries and other litigation related duties. Gradually increase responsibilities as training and experience progress. Security and Eligibility Requirements Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Applicants must be a United States citizen or national. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify registration with the Selective Service System, or prove exemption, as required under the Selective Service Law. Assistant United States Attorneys 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. Employment will require occasional travel to district court sites and other locations within or outside the district. Requirements Must be a United States citizen or national. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Registration for Selective Service is required 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. Required Qualifications Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year of post‑J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Applicants must hold United States citizenship. Preferred Qualifications Have at least 3 years of post‑J.D. experience that provided significant opportunity to develop strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and courtroom litigation skills. Demonstrate facility with federal criminal practice. Be comfortable with all aspects of electronic discovery and litigation. Collaborate effectively with others, including AUSAs, law enforcement, support staff, and court personnel. Possess impeccable integrity. Be self‑motivated, justice‑oriented, organized, and courteous. Education Applicants must possess a J.D. degree. Salary and Benefits Assistant United States Attorney pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $65,563 to $171,487 per year, plus a locality pay supplement, where authorized. For Binghamton, Plattsburgh, or Syracuse, NY, the total salary range is $76,748 to $197,100 per year, which includes 17.06% locality pay. For Albany, NY, the total salary range is $79,180 to $197,100 per year, which includes 20.77% locality pay. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Political Appointees (Current and Former) The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non‑Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. EEO Statement/Policy The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor. More information can be found here: Conflict of Interest 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr