Assistant Attorney

About This Role

Serving as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) in either the Criminal or Civil Division, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal criminal laws that protect the life, liberty, and property of citizens. This role involves unique drug trafficking and immigration responsibilities, including investigating and prosecuting various related crimes.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute drug trafficking, including fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, and illegal drug use
• Investigate and prosecute immigration matters, including 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, and violations of or fraud relating to Title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act
• Handle matters in court persuasively on behalf of the United States of America

Requirements

• J.D. Degree
• Active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
• United States citizenship
• Very strong ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues
• Write clearly and persuasively
• Strong work ethic
• Good organizational skills
• Fair and sound judgment
• Careful attention to facts and details
• Work well both independently and on a team
• Ready and willing to volunteer to help other attorneys
• Able to negotiate fairly and effectively with opposing counsel
• Devotion to justice, excellence, and representing the public

Nice to have:

• Litigation experience
• Superior academic record
• Excellent writing skills
• Impeccable character
• Demonstrated interest in public service
• Courtroom presence
• Ability to work with and relate to a wide variety of people
• Several years of experience (highly qualified recent graduates with some experience in practice or as a judicial clerk are also considered)

Important Details

• Contract: term appointment not-to-exceed 09/30/2029, may be made permanent without further competition
• Travel: occasional travel outside the district may be required; travel within the district will be required

About the Company

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) has jurisdiction and responsibility in a broad range of areas, all of which involve representing the legal interests of the federal government in a court of law. The Eastern District of Michigan consists of 34 counties in the eastern half of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and employs approximately 130 Assistant United States Attorneys. For attorney positions, the office has a Criminal Division, Civil Division, and Appellate Division.