Department of Justice has 5 openings in Chicago for Assistant U.S. Attorney

The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office is accepting applications for Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) openings in its Criminal Division in Chicago, Illinois. The applicant selected will represent the U.S. Government as an AUSA in a wide range of unique and complex cases.

Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 2 years post-J.D. experience.

Preferred qualifications: Excellent academics, significant litigation experience, criminal law experience (for our Criminal Division), strong legal writing skills, and a demonstrated commitment to public service.

United States citizenship is required.

Salary: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $45,932 to $135,519, plus applicable locality pay.

Travel: Some travel. Not on a regular basis.

Application Process: Interested persons should send a cover letter referencing Vacancy Announcement AUSA-NDIL-16-2 and detailed resume to:

• Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan Stack
• Office of the U.S. Attorney
• 219 S. Dearborn Street, 5th Floor
• Chicago, Illinois

No telephone calls please.

Position is open until filled, but no later than 09/15/2016.

Application Deadline: Thursday, September 15, 2016

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Number of Positions: 5

Find out more at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/assistant-united-states-attorney-399