Description:
The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses, seeks recovery of government funds fraudulently obtained, litigates affirmative civil fraud and enforcement actions, and defends the U.S. Government's interest in civil cases. In addition to the main office in downtown Atlanta, we maintain three intermittently staffed offices located in Rome, Newnan, and Gainesville.This position is located in Atlanta, GA
Additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. A minimum of 3-years post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience is required.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Although not required, applicants with a strong interest in prosecuting drug cartels, gangs, cybercrime, violent crime, complex financial fraud, or civil and/criminal forfeiture are preferred. Candidates must possess a strong academic background, superior legal writing and research ability, organizational skills, ability to handle and manage voluminous documents and electronic data, handle challenging witnesses, handle pressing deadlines, and show a commitment to professionalism, ethics and integrity, civility, and public service.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
You must become a member of the Georgia bar within 18 months of appointment as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. If you are a member of the bar in any jurisdiction other than Georgia, you may apply for admission on motion without examination to membership in the bar to receive comity for bar admission purposes with the State of Georgia. Reciprocity Order, eligibility criteria, instructions for admission on motion without examination are available at http://www.gabaradmissions.org.
Jun 26, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov