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Criminal Assistant United States Attorney
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Posted 7 days ago
About the Role
Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence. https://www.justice.gov/usao-mt
What You'll Do
- →Attorney's Office for the District of Montana is considered a medium-sized district and has offices located in Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Helena and Missoula.
- →The Criminal Division prosecutes a wide range of federal cases involving immigration, terrorism, domestic and international narcotics distribution, illegal firearm possession, violent crime, child exploitation/child pornography, human trafficking, organized crime, complex securities and fraud cases, health care fraud, and public corruption.
- →Those matters include the prosecution of violent crimes and other cases on most of Montana's Native American Reservations, including homicide, sexual and non-sexual assault, burglary, drug distribution, and fraud.
- →The Civil Division prosecutes and defends affirmative and defensive cases filed in the District of Montana, at both the trial and appellate level, involving matters such as health care, civil rights, the environment, false claims, immigration, tort and discrimination claims against the sovereign, the internet, telecommunications, energy policies, and the First Amendment.
- →AUSAs are assigned to a unit within either the criminal or civil divisions.
- →The office seeks to hire three Assistant U.S.
- →Attorneys who will be assigned to the Criminal Division in the Billings branch office.
- →Depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidates, the casework for the positions will vary and may cover a wide range of matters.
- →Two of the positions will focus on investigating and prosecuting drug trafficking; crimes related to immigration matters such as gang-related crimes involving aliens, child trafficking and smuggling involving aliens, unlawful voting, firearms trafficking and smuggling involving aliens, and fraud committed by aliens; and similar areas of responsibility as determined by the needs of the district.
- →One of the positions will primarily focus on investigating and prosecuting illegal firearms possession, child exploitation, civil rights crimes, violent crimes including crimes committed in Indian Country, SORNA violations, cyberstalking, and other areas of responsibility as determined by the needs of the district.
- →Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
- →Some travel may be required.
- →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.
Requirements
- ✓Applicants must possess a J.D.
- ✓Degree by Enter on Duty (EOD) date.
Personality Fit
Job ID: e8334d0d-8d7b-4b27-8e05-463dc5159904
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