USAJOBS · 15 hours ago
Assistant United States Attorney - Appellate Division
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$77K/yr - $197K/yr
3+ years expThe Northern District of Oklahoma is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney for their Appellate Division. The role involves representing the United States in criminal appellate and trial advocacy, ensuring justice, public safety, and enforcement of federal laws.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Appellate Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma offers a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for a highly motivated, experienced attorney interested in criminal appellate and trial advocacy
This United States Attorney's Office serves as the chief federal law enforcement office in the Northern District of Oklahoma and, in that capacity, pursues justice, ensures public safety, and enforces federal laws on behalf of the citizens of the Northern District
The Northern District encompasses 11 counties in the northeastern corner of the state, including Tulsa County, the second most populous county in the state of Oklahoma
After the 2020 Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, most of the Northern District qualifies as Indian Country; therefore, in addition to its typical federal criminal jurisdiction, the Northern District USAO is responsible for prosecuting major crimes committed by or against members of federally recognized Indian tribes, and for coordinating among state, federal, and tribal law enforcement authorities
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress
Qualification
Required
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required
At least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience
United States citizenship is required
Must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable
Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing
Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
Preferred
Three or more years of post-J.D. experience, including criminal prosecution experience
An appellate or district court clerkship
An outstanding academic record
Prior AUSA experience
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Telework
Life insurance
Health benefits
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
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