Assistant United States Attorney (Appellate)

Required Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree Be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) Must have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: A federal clerkship is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues involved with a case; superior oral and written skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgement; excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with our attorneys, support staff and client agencies, and mist have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self- sufficient in preparing day to day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer and literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the internet, electronic court filing, and electronic email and word processing systems. Hiring preference will be given to applicants with prior trial experience and those who have demonstrated the ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial. Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Additional positions may be filled using this announcement.