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City of Kalamazoo · 3 months ago

CITY PROSECUTOR/SPECIAL ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (SAUSA)

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The City of Columbia is seeking motivated attorneys to prosecute violent crimes and firearms offenses. The selected attorney will work primarily in the U.S. Attorney’s Office while being employed by the City, gaining valuable federal litigation experience and mentoring from experienced federal prosecutors.

CommunitiesGovernmentLocal

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Respond to legal questions and offer legal advice to law enforcement officers

Supervise and/or direct investigations which are expected to result in federal prosecution

Prepare cases for federal indictment and present cases to a federal grand jury

Prepare for and handle all pretrial hearings, draft pretrial motions, research and respond to defense motions

Negotiate pleas in compliance with the standards of the U.S. Attorney’s Office

Try all cases not resolved by plea in a manner consistent with the standards of the U.S. Attorney’s Office

Research and respond to all post-conviction matters including appeals to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Prepares legal opinions and offers legal advice

Recommends action on complaints and claims by or against the City

Attends meetings, training, conferences, seminars, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills; and

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris doctorate degreeLicensed to practice lawCriminal trial experienceResearchSuperb oral communicationSuperb written communicationWriting skillsInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership skillsAttention to detail

Required

Juris doctorate degree

1 year of post JD experience

Valid South Carolina Class 'D' Driver's License

Licensed to practice law in South Carolina and a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar

Must be admitted to practice before and in good standing with the U.S. Federal Courts

United States citizenship is required

Must be able to pass a federal background check

Preferred

Exceptional interpersonal skills conducive to working with federal and state law enforcement agents, defense attorneys, judges, and court staff

Superb oral and written communication skills for presenting cases to a federal grand jury

Ability to represent the government in court hearings

Ability to prepare and respond to pretrial motions

Ability to try cases

Ability to write trial and appellate briefs

Superior character

Strong academic background

Superb research and writing skills

Strong work ethic

Good organizational skills

Exercise fair and sound judgment

Attentive to facts and details

Ability to work well both independently and on a team

Leadership skills

Willingness to volunteer to assist others

Excellent negotiation skills

Ability to effectively represent the Government's interests at hearings and trials before the United States District Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Criminal trial experience (federal or state) or commensurate civil trial experience

Experience or expertise in addressing Fourth Amendment issues