Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) TERM Appointment

Duties

The Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida (NDFL) is seeking applications from experienced attorneys with superb research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, as well as a background in the practice of criminal law, to fill one (1) Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancy in the NDFL Criminal Division.

• Drug trafficking, including trafficking of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, and illegal drug use.
• Immigration matters, including but not limited to:
  • Gang-related crimes involving aliens;
  • Child trafficking and smuggling involving aliens within the United States;
  • Unlawful voting by aliens;
  • Firearms trafficking and smuggling involving aliens;
  • Violations of the Alien Registration Act;
  • Violations of or fraud relating to Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act.

The prosecution of immigration matters includes civil defensive litigation resulting from and/or related to the Department's efforts to enforce the nation's immigration laws and keep the country safe from crime associated with illegal immigration, including but not limited to, civil immigration habeas matters.

This position will also perform additional roles on an as-needed basis while zealously representing and advocating on behalf of the United States Government in the robust prosecution of criminal offenses.

Requirements

The successful candidate must possess a strong work ethic, superior legal acumen, and demonstrate a prosecutor's professional temperament, judgment, and unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and zealously pursuing criminal offenders while respecting the constitutional rights of the accused. Each AUSA is expected to conduct themselves according to the highest standard of professional ethics at all times.

The successful candidate will lead by example, demonstrate initiative to proactively develop and manage cases, possess a strong ability to work both collaboratively with colleagues and individually, build professional relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, and be willing to assume increasing levels of responsibility within the office.

Qualifications

• J.D. Degree, active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
• United States citizenship is required.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• You must register for Selective Service, if applicable.

Benefits

• Paid vacation;
• Sick leave;
• Holidays;
• Telework;
• Life insurance;
• Health benefits;
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Travel

May require at least 1 to 5 days a month; regular travel, both within and outside the district, will be required.