Assistant United States Attorney
What you'd do
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. This position will be located in either Louisville, KY, Bowling Green, KY or Paducah, KY.
Major duties
The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Kentucky is seeking applications from experienced litigators for one Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancy in the Criminal Division. Applicants will be considered for the Louisville, Paducah, and/or Bowling Green office. Assistant United States Attorneys assigned to the Criminal Division 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. Responsibilities include grand jury, trial, and appellate practices. The successful applicant will receive extensive Department of Justice training, including trial advocacy courses. 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.
What you need to qualify
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least three (3) years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Outstanding academic record; at least three years of litigation experience; strong legal research and writing ability; strong advocacy skills; superior organizational skills; and computer literacy 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. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
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