Assistant United States Attorney
The United States Attorney's Office, Western District of Virginia, covers 52 of the state's counties and employs approximately 30 Assistant United States Attorneys over three staffed offices. The main office is located in Roanoke, Virginia, with branch offices in Abingdon and Charlottesville. The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses and represents the U.S. government's interest in civil cases both affirmatively and defensively. The district is soliciting applications for a Criminal Division Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in our Roanoke, Abingdon or Charlottesville Branch office. The applicant will assume the role as the Violent Crime Coordinator for the district and join other criminal AUSAs who handle a variety of litigation within the Criminal Division. The Violent Crime Coordinator is tasked with leading collaborations between federal and local law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of cases involving:
violent crimes; firearms and gang cases; sex trafficking and child exploitation; and hate crimes. The coordinator pursues a blend of proactive and reactive prosecutions, all of which are aimed at the most violent offenders and vindicating the rights of the community's most vulnerable victims. The coordinator also has a vital role in Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide federal initiative that brings together federal, state, and local law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and community leaders to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in a community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. The Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes federal cases arising from a wide array of criminal activity. The typical criminal caseload for an attorney within the Criminal Division may involve major drug trafficking cases, money laundering, the reduction of illegal drug supplies within the district and violent offenses. An AUSA engaged in this challenging work spends substantial time developing cases with investigators, researching and writing, and preparing for trials, sentencings, and other hearings. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. All initial attorney appointments in the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Diversity:
Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities. 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. The Ideal candidate will have experience investigating and prosecuting violent crime cases. 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 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
violent crimes; firearms and gang cases; sex trafficking and child exploitation; and hate crimes. The coordinator pursues a blend of proactive and reactive prosecutions, all of which are aimed at the most violent offenders and vindicating the rights of the community's most vulnerable victims. The coordinator also has a vital role in Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide federal initiative that brings together federal, state, and local law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and community leaders to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in a community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. The Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes federal cases arising from a wide array of criminal activity. The typical criminal caseload for an attorney within the Criminal Division may involve major drug trafficking cases, money laundering, the reduction of illegal drug supplies within the district and violent offenses. An AUSA engaged in this challenging work spends substantial time developing cases with investigators, researching and writing, and preparing for trials, sentencings, and other hearings. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. All initial attorney appointments in the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Diversity:
Our office places a high value on diversity of experiences and perspectives and encourages applications from all qualified men and women from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBT individuals, and persons with disabilities. 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. The Ideal candidate will have experience investigating and prosecuting violent crime cases. 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 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
0905 Attorney - Salary Range:
$64,009 to $167,423 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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