USPS OIG · 6 days ago
Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) (Term Appointment)
The USPS OIG is seeking a highly qualified applicant to fill the Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) position detailed to the United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois. The successful candidate will primarily prosecute Postal employees involved in criminal activities and will engage in grand jury investigations and court hearings.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and guidance to federal agents in the development of cases for prosecution
Conduct legal research, prepare and present to the district court necessary investigative documents, including motions, search warrants, and subpoenas to support the investigations undertaken by USPS OIG investigators
Lead the investigative team through investigations, case development, and grand jury presentation. This will include preparation of prosecution memoranda in compliance with the requirements of the USAO NDIL
Represent the USPS OIG and the federal government as the prosecuting attorney on assigned cases before judges and hearing officers at all stages of criminal litigation and appeal
Work closely with other USPS OIG attorneys, other USAOs, the Department of Justice, and other organizations to keep abreast of legal developments and best practices, and to effectively represent the USPS OIG's interests
Qualification
Required
Previous criminal law experience and/or experience in litigation is required
At least 4 years of post J.D. litigation and/or criminal law experience
Graduation from an ABA accredited law school
Excellent writing, research, and advocacy skills
Active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
Preferred
Previous experience as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) or Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) is beneficial but not required
Experience with Postal Service matters, healthcare fraud, narcotics investigations and public corruption is desired, but not required
Knowledge of the U.S. Postal Service
Experience prosecuting healthcare fraud, narcotics and/or public corruption
Top academic credentials
Experience participating and/or leading a team
Proven record of creative thinking