Special Assistant United States Attorney (Uncompensated) at GREENVILLE

JOB SUMMARY:

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging position, this may be the opportunity for you!  With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women, Justice leads the Nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.

The United States Attorneys Office is a great place towork.  The Department of Justice ranked#8 out of 19 large Federal cabinet agencies and the Executive Office of theUnited States Attorney’s Office/United States Attorney’s Offices ranked #54 outof 292 agency subcomponents in a study, "The Best Places to Work in the FederalGovernment, 2012 Rankings" published by the Partnership for PublicService.  See www.bestplacestowork.org.

The United States Attorneys Office for the District ofSouth Carolina is seeking applications from attorneys who are willing to acceptan unpaid position as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the CriminalDivision in Greenville, SC.

Aboutthe District: The attorney selected for this position willjoin approximately 50 attorneys in representing the interests of the UnitedStates Attorneys Office for the District of South Carolina, located inColumbia, Greenville, Florence, or Charleston, South Carolina. The State ofSouth Carolina offers a wonderful climate and a wide variety of cultural,educational, recreational, and social activities. More information about theoffice may be accessed at: http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/sc

This posting is for an uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneyposition.

This is a one year appointment WITHOUT benefit entitlements.

As needed,additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

To view the entirevacancy announcement including instructions on how to apply, click on the tabsabove.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Background investigation and credit check required.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Applicant must possess a J.D. degree.
• Applicant must be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction).
• Applicant must pass a drug test prior to appointment.

DUTIES:Back to top

Responsibilitiesand Opportunity Offered: The selected applicant will serve asan uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) assigned tothe Criminal Division with responsibilities commensurate to the applicant’sexperience and abilities. These responsibilities may include assisting in theinvestigation and prosecution of federal crimes, and, as such, may involvepractice in the grand jury and before the United States District Court. Theincumbent in this position will assist in drafting responses to appellatebriefs and to federal habeas petitions brought pursuant to 28 U.S.C. section2255.  Additional duties may includeresearching legal issues, assisting experienced Assistant U.S. Attorneys withhearings and trials, and some administrative responsibilities.

TravelRequired: Occasional travel both within and outsidethe District may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

RequiredQualifications: Applicants must possess aJ.D. degree and be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorneyunder the laws of a State, territory, or District of Columbia. Applicants mustbe active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction).

Note:South Carolina Bar does not have formal reciprocity agreements with any states.The local rules of the United States District Court require S.C. Bar membershipfor admission to practice before the U.S. District Court. Attorneys who are notcurrent members of the S.C. Bar may be asked, if selected, to consider takingthe S.C. Bar at the earliest available timeframe.

Preferred Qualifications: The office seeksapplicants with excellent skills in the following areas:(1) sound judgment anda strong work ethic; (2) the ability to work independently and efficiently; (3)the ability to work collaboratively and professionally with other lawyers andsupport staff; (4) strong skills in legal analysis, research and writing; (5)the ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues; and (6) strongorganizational skills.

 

Applicants with three years or less experiencemust provide a copy of an official transcript.

Applicants must meet all qualifications upon the closingdate of this announcement.

All academic degrees and course work must be completed ata college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditationstatus from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department ofEducation.  For a list of schools thatmeet this criteria, see www.ed.gov.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background investigation, to include credit check and arrest record, adjudicated by the Department of Justice.

Following appointment, Special Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside within the district to which he or she is appointed.  See 28 U.S.C 545 for district-specific information.

Individuals selected will be prohibited from engaging in any outside practice of law while appointed.

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment.  Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation.  Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys Offices.  Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Departments mission and would be subject to strict security requirements.  Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered no a case-by-case basis.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete.  To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link View Assessment Questions

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements.  To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire.

Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: GREENVILLE, Company: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys.