Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal_Rockford)

About the role

The Northern District of Illinois, Rockford Branch Office is accepting applications for Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) openings in its Criminal Section in Rockford, Illinois.

Responsibilities

The applicant selected will represent the U.S. Government as an AUSA in a wide range of unique and complex cases and trials. The applicant must be committed to working on the full range of federal criminal cases that the Office handles. That includes the investigation and prosecution of violent crimes; firearms offenses; drug crimes; human trafficking; criminal immigration matters; public corruption; money laundering violations; national security cases; general crimes; and all varieties of white-collar crime and frauds, including federal program frauds and frauds in areas such as healthcare, trade and customs, mortgage, tax, Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP"), among others. Depending on mission needs in Rockford, criminal AUSAs may be asked to assist with civil matters.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment: Must be a United States Citizen or National. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction) and have at least 2 years post-J.D. experience. Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.

Qualifications

• Required: J.D. degree, active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), at least 2 years post-J.D. experience, and must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof.
• Preferred: Excellent academics, significant litigation experience, criminal law experience, strong legal writing skills, and a commitment to public service.

Benefits

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.