Conditions of Employment:

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• Background Investigation, credit and tax checks, and drug test required.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• 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.

Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction) and have at least one-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:  Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case.  Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.  Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, law enforcement, and client agencies.  Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.