Assistant U.S. Attorney (Criminal)

Location: 717 West Broadway Louisville, KY 40202 - United States About the Office The Western District of Kentucky covers 53 western counties in Kentucky. The main office is in Louisville, Kentucky, with staffed offices in Bowling Green and Paducah and an unstaffed office in Owensboro. The office presently has 42 attorneys and 38 support staff. The office seeks to maintain the highest standards of excellence in the enforcement of federal laws and the representation of the United States. Job Overview An appointment with the U.S. Attorney’s Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney; an opportunity to work on their own caseload and handle their own trials. Responsibilities Prosecute a variety of federal criminal cases involving violent crime, fraud, public corruption, illegal immigration, possession of child pornography, human trafficking, drug violations, firearms violations, terrorism, and asset forfeiture. Handle own caseload and conduct own trials. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. The successful applicant will receive extensive Department of Justice training, including trial advocacy courses. Term Appointment This is a term appointment not to exceed three (3) years or September 30, 2029. However, it may be extended or made permanent without further competition. Qualifications Required qualifications J.D. degree. Active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). At least two (2) years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship. Preferred qualifications Outstanding academic record. At least two years of litigation experience. Strong legal research and writing ability. Strong advocacy skills. Superior organizational skills. Computer literacy skills. Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated team building and leadership skills. Applicants will be expected to do independent legal research and writing and shall be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Preferred applicants will have excellent communication skills and demonstrated team building and leadership skills. If not a member of the Kentucky Bar, a successful applicant is encouraged to become a member of the Kentucky Bar within a reasonable period of time. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Security Requirements 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. Salary and Benefits Pay range: $76,748 to $197,100, including a locality payment of 17.06%. Travel may be required throughout the Western District of Kentucky to attend court proceedings, interview witnesses, and attend meetings. Travel may also be required for training. Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Number of Positions One (1). Additional positions may be filled using this announcement as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr