Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Sacramento, CA

Government

Sacramento, CA

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Sacramento, CA

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division)

Job Responsibilities:
The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento Office is responsible for representing the Federal government in litigation involving the United States in the Eastern District of California. This includes handling a variety of criminal cases, such as complex white-collar crimes, child exploitation, narcotics, and violent crimes. The Sacramento office is organized into six criminal units: White Collar Crime, Special Prosecution, Transnational Organized Crime, Violent Crime & Firearms Trafficking, National Security, and the Training Unit. Typically, new AUSAs who are not already experienced in the . Attorney's Office or the Department of Justice begin in the Training Unit. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress.

Education and Experience Information:
Applicants must possess a . Degree and be an active member of the bar in any . jurisdiction. At least one year of . legal or other relevant experience is required. Ideal candidates will have three to five years of experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for discovery, trial, and appeals. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, good judgment, excellent communication and courtroom skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a professional environment. Computer literacy, including experience with automated research, electronic court filing, and word processing systems, is also required.

Salary Information:
The salary for an Assistant United States Attorney is administratively determined based on professional attorney experience. The recruiting range for basic pay is from $81,960 to $192,307, which includes a % locality pay for the Sacramento area.

Additional Information:
- The position is open to . Citizens, Nationals, or those owing allegiance to the .
- Applicants must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of the announcement.
- The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
- Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Applicants must comply with professional conduct rules related to potential conflicts of interest.
- Political appointees must disclose their status and provide relevant documentation.
- The . government is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on various non-merit factors.
- Veterans' preference is considered a positive factor in attorney hiring, and relevant documentation must be submitted to claim this preference.
- Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities.

Applicants must submit a complete application package, including responses to the occupational questionnaire, a resume, a cover letter, a writing sample, and supporting documentation for veterans' preference if applicable. The complete application must be submitted by the specified deadline to receive consideration.