This position is located in Imperial, California. https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdca As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit https://www.justice.gov/careers.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and must currently be an active member of a state bar in order to be considered. Proof of an active bar membership is required. One (1) full year of postgraduate legal experience is required. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and an aptitude for accurately articulating the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, as well as strong research and interpersonal skills and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. Applicants must also have demonstrated excellent computer literacy skills, to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems. AUSAs receive training by the U.S. Department of Justice and by the U.S. Attorney's Office. Appointment is subject to an FBI background investigation, including credit, arrest, and drug use inquiries. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Overview of the United States Attorney's Office - Southern District of California The Southern District of California (SDCA) includes San Diego and Imperial Counties. The main office is headquartered in the city of San Diego, in San Diego County. The District's branch office is located in Imperial, California and borders both the State of Arizona and the Republic of Mexico. Imperial, California borders the Colorado River to the east, the Salton Sea to the west, and Mexico to the south. The city blends rich cultures from both the United States and Mexico. The modern city is home to retail, transportation, wholesale, and agricultural industries. There are also two international border crossings nearby for commercial and noncommercial vehicles. Of interest is the Algodones Dunes which is a large sand dune field said to be the largest in the United States and drawing thousands of visitors each year, mainly for off-road driving. Water enthusiasts head to the nearby Colorado River which is located 50 miles to the east near Yuma, Arizona. The Naval Air Facility is home to the Blue Angels flight maneuvering event. The Mexican border city, Mexicali is a major manufacturing destination and tourist destination approximately and offers big city amenities like museums, a zoo, and a sports/convention center. The Southern District of California (SDCA) is one of the largest United States Attorney's offices in the country. The office prosecutes federal crimes and defends the interests of the United States Government in civil cases. The SDCA encompasses San Diego and Imperial Counties and includes a branch office located in Imperial, California. This position is located in the Criminal Division, Central Prosecutions Section, Intake, Imperial County Office. Duties of Criminal Assistant United States Attorneys The Criminal Division is organized into eight sections: Central Prosecutions Section to include the Imperial County Office, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, Violent Crimes ad Human Trafficking, Major Frauds and Public Corruption, National Security, General Crimes, Appellate, and Asset Recovery. (See the San Diego U.S. Attorney's website www.justice.gov/usao-sdca for a detailed description of each section). The Central Prosecutions Section handles a large volume of reactive cases that arise from policing the 141-mile long border between California and Mexico, six Ports of Entry, and the roughly 70 miles of coastline stretching from the U.S.-Mexico border to the northernmost tip of San Diego County. Cases commonly include illegal entry and reentry, drug importation and alien smuggling prosecutions. This section consists of an Intake Unit and Fast-Track Unit. Central Prosecutions Section attorneys try a large number of cases and often oversee the use of investigative tools like search and tracking warrants, undercover operations and confidential sources. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. 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 https://www.sss.gov/.