Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

The mission of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Rhode Island is to uphold federal law with fairness and integrity, ensuring the safety of all who live, work, and visit the Ocean State. The Office prosecutes federal offenses and represents the United States in criminal matters before the United States District Court and appellate courts.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member in good standing of the bar (in any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) years of experience as a licensed attorney (or post-law school graduation judicial clerkships), preparing for, participating in, and/or reviewing formal hearings or trials involving litigation at the federal, state, or local court level.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Hiring for AUSA positions is highly competitive. Three (3) years of experience is preferred.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Incisive analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a wide variety of cases;
• Superior oral and written communication skills and a strong courtroom presence, including first-chair jury trials;
• A demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service;
• An aptitude for independent legal research and writing, and the ability to prepare correspondence and pleadings with accuracy and minimal supervision;
• The ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies;
• Excellent computer literacy skills and the ability to handle all aspects of electronic discovery and litigation;

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree.