The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland serves nearly six million residents. We work cooperatively with our partners in federal, state and local law enforcement to promote the rule of law, punish criminals, deter crime and safeguard government property. It is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office, the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). Preferred Qualifications: At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience and a minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred. The ideal candidate will be committed to public service; possess superior communication skills; exhibit exceptional research and writing ability; perform thorough legal and factual analysis; exercise good judgment; and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. United States citizenship is required. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
An appointment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers unique and challenging experiences for the highly motivated attorney. Working in the Criminal Division, the Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) will be primarily responsible for prosecuting felony criminal cases, including those involving violations of immigration, firearms, and/or narcotics statutes. The SAUSA's duties will entail assisting with the progression of these cases at various stages, from the initiation of federal investigation or charges, to disposition and sentencing. The SAUSA will gain experience participating in various in-court proceedings such as guilty pleas, motions hearings, and jury trial. In addition, the SAUSA will handle collateral litigation projects, including responses to motions for compassionate release. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. The Special Assistant United States Attorney position is an uncompensated position. Note: Employees of the Department of Justice, including Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys, may not engage in the compensated practice of law outside the office. Attorneys are not eligible to serve as Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys if they have had an employment offer deferred by a law firm and received a payment for the period of their deferral with the expectation of future employment with the law firm, or if they will receive any payment from a law firm during their unpaid employment with the Department of Justice. In addition, contractors, including employees of contractors who do business with the Department of Justice, and who also are attorneys, are not eligible to serve as Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys.