ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (APPELLATE)

This announcement will fill multiple permanent Assistant U.S. Attorney appointments in the Appellate Unit of the Criminal Division. This is an open, continuous announcement that will close on May 31, 2027. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, that will occur approximately every two weeks from the date of posting until all positions are filled. Your resume cannot exceed two pages. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : This Assistant U.S. Attorney will be primarily assigned to our Appellate Division and responsible for researching and drafting briefs and motions for filing in the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, orally arguing cases in front of the appellate court, handling habeas corpus matters and other special projects (e.g., compassionate release matters) in district courts, participating in moot courts to prepare other AUSAs for oral argument, and providing research, brief review/edits, and general legal support for AUSAs in the Criminal and Civil Divisions. Briefs will involve a wide variety of constitutional, statutory, and other claims arising under substantive and procedural federal criminal and civil law that will include responding to defense appeals and filing affirmative appeals challenging district court decisions or orders. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent), be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one year of post-JD experience by their entry on duty date. Experience as a federal judicial law clerk is considered post-JD experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should possess first-rate analytical abilities, good judgment, strong writing skills, excellent communication abilities, and litigation experience. Applicants should exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and employees of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

Salaire : $76,748 – $197,100/Per Year | Avantages : https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits.

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.The Western District of Oklahoma covers 40 counties from central to western Oklahoma. Our office is located in Oklahoma City, which is situated in the heartland of the United States. The federal government employs a large number of federal workers at Tinker Air Force Base and the FAA's Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. Oklahoma City is home to the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder, as well as the Oklahoma City Comets baseball team. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In