Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

About the role

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania seeks federal prosecutors to combat gang violence, cartel networks, and high-dollar corporate and government fraud.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact federal investigations and prosecutions - tackling violent crimes, drug trafficking, fraud, public corruption, and immigration offenses
• Build cases from the ground up, partnering with federal agents, developing evidence, and shaping investigative and trial strategy
• Stand in court on behalf of the United States - advocating with clarity, precision, and conviction
• Negotiate, litigate, and try cases that carry real consequences for public safety and national interests

Requirements

• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
• At least 1-year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience
• United States citizenship
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing
• Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
• Reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof
• Pass selective service registration if applicable

Qualifications

• Required: J.D. Degree, active member of the bar, at least 1-year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience, United States citizenship
• Preferred: Sharp analytical thinker with strong writing and courtroom skills, strong academic record, federal clerkship, commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service

Skills

• Sharp analytical thinker with strong writing and courtroom skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in white-collar/fraud related cases/investigations or federal criminal trial experience
• Three or more years of post-J.D. experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery and trial

Benefits

• Coverage of comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, paid federal holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System