Assistant Attorney

This position is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. For information about the District of Nevada, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-nv

• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen
• possess a J.D. Degree
• be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
• and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience

• Ideal candidates will have five or more years of post-J.D. experience, including appellate litigation experience.
• A federal appellate clerkship, outstanding academic record, and prior AUSA experience are preferred but not required.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate proficiency and excellence in drafting briefs, researching and analyzing complex legal issues, and arguing cases in trial and appellate courts.
• Ideal candidates will also have strong background in issues commonly arising in federal criminal cases and collateral proceedings, to include constitutional challenges arising under the Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Amendments; 28 U.S.C. § 2255; applicable rules of evidence and criminal procedure; discovery and disclosure doctrine; sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines; and U.S. Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit precedent in these areas.
• Appellate AUSAs are expected to have superior organizational and public presentation abilities, to be motivated by a strong commitment to public service, and to contribute to the training and professional development of other AUSAs.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.