Assistant United States Attorney
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
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Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys is hiring an Assistant United States Attorney. The Assistant United States Attorney in Denver will represent the United States in criminal and civil appeals before the Tenth Circuit, handle district court actions for federal prisoners, and support lawyers in the Criminal and Civil Divisions, with responsibilities growing as training and experience progress.
Key focus areas include Represent the United States in criminal and civil appeals before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, Handle district court actions filed by federal prisoners under 28 U.S.C. § 2255, and Provide support to lawyers in the Criminal and Civil Divisions.
Successful candidates bring J.D. Degree, Active Member Of The Bar, and 3+ Year Of Post-J.D. Legal Or Other Relevant Experience. Preferred (not required): Excellent Judgment, Strong Work Ethic, Work Independently, and Work Efficiently.
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For more information on the Department of Justice, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html For more information on the United States Attorney's Office, District of Colorado, visit http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/co/ As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is located in Denver, Colorado Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: The successful applicant will have the following: (1) excellent judgment and a strong work ethic; (2) the ability to work independently and efficiently; (3) the ability to work collaboratively and professionally with other lawyers and staff; and (4) outstanding skills in legal analysis, research, and writing. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently interviewing for an Appellate AUSA position. As an AUSA in the Appellate Division the attorney will represent the United States in criminal and civil cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The AUSA also will handle district court actions filed by federal prisoners under 28 U.S.C. § 2255. Additionally, the AUSA will be required to provide support to lawyers in the Criminal and Civil Divisions. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. 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. Education Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
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