Overview
Assistant Attorney/Criminal Jobs in Miami, Florida, USA at U.S. Department of Justice
Position: Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)
The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO), Southern District of Florida (SDFL) is seeking several experienced attorneys to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in one of the largest USAOs in the nation. These positions are located in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and/or Fort Pierce, Florida. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
All initial attorney positions to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis.
Duties
The USAO is authorized to hire AUSAs to work on investigations and prosecutions relating to illegal immigration, illegal trafficking of dangerous drugs and human beings, and targeting the Cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists.
The Southern District of Florida carries one of the busiest criminal trial dockets in the nation. If selected, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens within our main office located in Miami, or one of our branch offices located in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, or Fort Pierce, Florida.
Requirements
You must be a United States Citizen or National.
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 be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in criminal investigations and prosecutions is preferred.
Applicants should possess superior oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the capacity to function in a highly demanding environment with minimal guidance.
The successful candidate should have strong academic credentials and at least 3 years of post J.D. experience.
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Title: Assistant Attorney/Criminal
Company: U.S. Department of Justice
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Lawyer, Legal Counsel, Litigation)
