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Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) TERM Position
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
The U.S. Attorney's Office represents the Federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States. This includes all criminal prosecutions for violations of Federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. For more information about the District of South Carolina, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc There is one position in Greenville, South Carolina.
What You'll Do
- →The Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office in South Carolina provides a fulfilling and supportive work environment.
- →The Criminal Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) enjoy genuine camaraderie with their colleagues while pursuing rewarding careers, both professionally and personally.
- →The Criminal Division is comprised of three Sections - the White Collar, Human Trafficking, and Child Exploitation Section; the Major Crimes Section; and the Narcotics and Organized Crimes Section.
- →In the office's White Collar, Human Trafficking, and Child Exploitation Section, prosecutors handle a wide variety of cases, including financial fraud, healthcare fraud, public corruption, human trafficking, and child exploitation investigations and prosecutions.
- →In the Major Crimes Section, prosecutors handle a variety of matters including violent crime and firearms offenses, as well as immigration offenses.
- →In the Narcotics and Organized Crime Section, prosecutors handle investigations and prosecutions of criminal organizations, including gang prosecutions and narcotics trafficking.
- →Prosecutors in this Section also focus on cases from the Homeland Security Task Force, a multi-agency effort led by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FBI, and HSI to combat transnational criminal organizations.
- →The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina, Criminal Division, is seeking applications from experienced attorneys with superb research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, as well as a background in the practice of criminal law.
- →The prosecution of immigration matters includes civil defensive litigation resulting from and/or related to the Department's efforts to enforce the nation's immigration laws and keep the country safe from crime associated with illegal immigration, including but not limited to, civil immigration habeas matters.
- →This position will also perform additional roles on an as-needed basis while zealously representing and advocating on behalf of the United States Government in the robust prosecution of criminal offenses.
- →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.
Requirements
- ✓Applicants must possess a J.D.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 2ab1e985-c2a5-477b-b9e2-0c571b0d69ae
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