Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office provides a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for a highly motivated attorney. It is an opportunity to litigate a broad range of cases involving significant complex issues in Federal court and to become part of a dedicated team pursuing justice on behalf of the United States. This position is located in Columbus, OH. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Required Qualifications Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications The preferred candidate will have experience in litigation and will demonstrate a quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely identify critical issues in a case. The preferred candidate will possess excellent research abilities, as well as superior oral advocacy, writing, and courtroom skills. The preferred candidate will have significant computer and computer software literacy, will be able to communicate effectively, and will exhibit the ability to work both as a professional team member with other attorneys, support staff, and outside agencies, and as an independent and self-motivated litigator. The preferred candidate should have the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment while balancing a high caseload. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio is seeking qualified attorneys to fill Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) vacancies in the Criminal Division of its Columbus office. The AUSAs will be responsible for prosecuting all types of crimes under federal law including criminal immigration enforcement and alien smuggling, violent offenses, narcotics trafficking, firearms violations, cartel and transnational organizations, complex white-collar crime, public corruption, and fraud schemes pursuant to the Administration and Department priorities. Generally, an AUSA assigned to the Criminal Division has the following responsibilities: Handle case development and management of all phases of investigation and litigation including, but not limited to, the use of grand jury, advising federal law enforcement agents, preparing appropriate pleadings, litigating motions, and conducting trials in U.S. District Court. Manage incoming and outgoing case materials through all phases of discovery and litigate cases of moderate to high complexity from start to finish with limited supervision. In collaboration with Division managers, develop and maintain the assigned caseload in a timely and efficient manner to foster effective district investigation and prosecution of criminal violations, including advising on strategy and legal complexities, and developing litigation priorities. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress.