The Department of Justice represents the United States in legal proceedings, prosecutes federal offenses, and upholds the rule of law. It protects communities from threats such as violent crime, drug trafficking, illegal immigration, child exploitation, fraud, sex trafficking, and national security violations. The District of the Virgin Islands maintains offices in St. Thomas and St. Croix.
Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) located in the Criminal Division of our office are responsible for prosecuting a variety of violations of federal and territorial laws such as immigration, drugs, firearms, public corruption, white collar crime, and violent crime. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. One position is located in St. Croix, VI and three positions in St. Thomas, VI. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
keima.willett@usdoj.gov 340-715-9406
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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