ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (Criminal Immigration)
us attorneys office for northern district of indianaSouth Bend, IN
$65,563.00 to $123,796.00
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us attorneys office for northern district of indianaSouth Bend, INtoday
$65,563.00 to $123,796.00
Summary:
The Department of Justice (DOJ) leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. As a Justice employee you'll be a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and apply your skills and talents to our important mission. Read more about the exciting opportunities available.
Summary:
The Department of Justice (DOJ) leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. As a Justice employee you'll be a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and apply your skills and talents to our important mission. Read more about the exciting opportunities available. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. Duties Help This is a term appointment not-to-exceed 09/30/2029. This position may be made permanent without further competition. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana is currently soliciting applications for a position as an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) in the Criminal Division handling drug trafficking and immigration cases. Criminal AUSAs work closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to investigate federal crimes. AUSAs prosecute such crimes through every stage of litigation, from charging, discovery, and motions practice to trial, sentencing, and post-conviction challenges. This position will involve the prosecution of drug trafficking cases and immigration cases, including gang-related crimes, human trafficking and smuggling, firearms trafficking, fraud, and other crimes involving illegal aliens. AUSAs also develop broader initiatives to disrupt and deter criminal activity throughout the district. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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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.
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Conditions of employment: You must be a United States Citizen or National.
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
Type of Position: This is a Term position not-to-exceed 9/30/2029 This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). United States citizenship is required. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Preferred Qualifications: 1-3 years of experience
Education
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Salary Information:
Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $65,563.00 to $123,796.00. Depending on duty location, locality pay for Hammond is 30.86% and 17.06% for South Bend. Total salary is basic pay + locality pay.
Other Benefits
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.
Relocation Expenses
Relocation expenses will not be authorized. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be considered as appropriate based on qualifications.
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Political Appointees (Current and Former):
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Political Appointees (Current or Former):
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
EEO Statement/Policy:
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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MidL4
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$65,563.00 to $123,796.00
Location
South Bend, IN
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