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Assistant United States Attorney
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Posted 129 days ago
About the Role
If you are seeking a career that is both challenging and meaningful, this position offers an exceptional opportunity. As part of an organization with more than 100,000 dedicated professionals, you will contribute to a mission rooted in upholding the rule of law, protecting civil rights, and ensuring the safety and security of our nation. You will join a committed team responsible for enforcing federal criminal and civil laws that safeguard the life, liberty and the property of all citizens.
What You'll Do
- →The Western District of Missouri is currently accepting applications for one Assistant United States Attorneys to be assigned to the Criminal Division in the Kansas City Office.
- →The office also represents the United States in civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers.
- →This position is located in Kansas City, Missouri, also known as the City of Fountains, Heart of America, Paris of the Plains, and BBQ - and Jazz - Capitals of the World.
- →("KCMO" for short).
- →You will never forget the feeling of standing up in federal court for the first time and stating, "My name is _________, and I represent the United States of America." As an AUSA, you will exercise discretion and responsibility that is unparalleled in any other job a litigator will undertake.
- →AUSAs in the Western District of Missouri are immediately assigned cases - some high profile - and will work with law enforcement agencies to investigate federal crimes, research and brief legal issues, and represent the United States in hearings, trials, and appeals.
- →You will work in a dynamic, well-managed, and energy-filled environment, surrounded by colleagues dedicated to justice and the rule of law.
- →Your responsibilities will increase - and your assignments will become more complex and challenging - as your skills, training, and experience progress. https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdmo As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Requirements
- ✓Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication.
- ✓This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
- ✓In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
- ✓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.
- ✓You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- ✓Applicants must possess a J.D.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 349ce72a-4dc3-4c6c-b6fe-a2803632ba2f
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