USAJOBS · 6 hours ago
Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal Division
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$77K/yr - $197K/yr
3+ years expThe United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma is seeking an experienced attorney to join their Criminal Division. This role involves representing the U.S. in criminal prosecutions, ensuring public safety, and upholding the law, particularly in matters involving Indian Country and major crimes.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma (USAOKN) is seeking an experienced, motivated, and prosecution-minded attorney to join our Criminal Division
This United States Attorney's Office serves as the chief federal law enforcement office in the Northern District of Oklahoma and is accountable to the citizens of the Northern District for pursuing justice, ensuring public safety, enforcing the law, protecting the interests of the United States, and exercising stewardship of the government's resources
Due to the 2020 Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma and its progeny, most of the Northern District of Oklahoma is Indian Country, and the USAO has jurisdiction to prosecute major crimes committed by or against members of a federally recognized Indian tribe
As a result, the successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to serve in a vibrant, challenging, and evolving criminal prosecution division
We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and to maintain the office's high standards by promoting professional development
We seek to build a legacy of excellence
In all matters, our mission is to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system and to conduct our work with the highest integrity
We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner
Responsibilities will increase, and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress
Qualification
Required
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
You must be a United States Citizen or National
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a 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. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience
United States citizenship is required
Preferred
An ideal applicant's background or experience will include criminal prosecution, investigation, and trial experience in one or more of the following areas: violent crimes, drug conspiracies, crimes against children, and complex litigation
In addition, applicants will be expected to do legal research and writing and will be self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings
Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills, including experience with e-discovery, e-litigation platforms, electronic court filing, and word processing systems
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Telework
Life insurance
Health benefits
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
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