SummaryThe mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty, and property of citizens. Additional selections may be made at a later time.ResponsibilitiesThe United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia has four offices located in Alexandria, Richmond, Norfolk, and Newport News. Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) are assigned to each of these offices to prosecute criminal cases and litigate civil cases. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.Typical case types include:drug trafficking and money‑laundering crimesterrorism‑related offensesfirearms and violent crime offensescybercrimesenvironmental crimesfraud and white‑collar offensesRequirementsConditions of employment:You must be a United States Citizen or National.Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication that includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable 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.Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof.QualificationsRequired QualificationsApplicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). United States citizenship is required.Preferred QualificationsExperience litigating criminal cases in the federal courts and/or a federal judicial clerkship.Equivalent experience litigating in state courts as a prosecutor.All qualification requirements must be met upon the closing date of the announcement.EducationApplicants must possess a J.D. Degree.Salary InformationAssistant United States Attorney pay is administratively determined based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The basic pay range is $65,563 to $171,487, which will include locality pay based on the location:Alexandria, VA – 33.94%Norfolk, VA – 18.80%NewportNews, VA – 18.80%Richmond, VA – 22.28%BenefitsPaid vacationSick leaveHolidaysTeleworkLife insuranceHealth benefitsParticipation in the Federal Employees Retirement SystemRelocation ExpensesRelocation expenses will not be authorized.TravelOccasional.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 five 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 could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.EEO StatementThe 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 at for BenefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.#J-18808-Ljbffr