This position is located in either Reno, NV or Las Vegas, NV.
Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division are responsible for the investigation and prosecution of cases including unemployment insurance fraud offenses, drugs, human trafficking, organized crime, terrorism, white collar crimes, national security, immigration, child exploitation, frauds, Indian country, and violent and general crimes.
The Reno Branch Office offers opportunities for attorneys to take on significant responsibility and, for qualified candidates, to be considered for leadership roles in support of the Office's mission and operational needs. Assistant United States Attorneys assigned to the Criminal Division must possess the qualities necessary to excel in their mission to enforce the criminal laws of the United States.
These qualities include superior advocacy and communication skills, strong analytical ability, sound judgment, leadership and management potential, and an ability to work effectively with others. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, investigative agencies, witnesses, and crime victims.
They must also demonstrate a commitment to the high ethical standards expected of federal prosecutors in their interactions with opposing counsel, the courts, and the public. Significant courtroom experience, including jury trials, is preferred. Successful candidates will also be computer proficient, capable of conducting their own legal research and writing, and self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.
Experience with grand jury practice and investigative techniques such as search warrants, wiretaps, asset seizure, and forfeiture is also desirable. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress.
Depending on the needs of the Office and the qualifications of the selected candidate, applicants with demonstrated leadership ability, management aptitude, and substantial litigation experience may also be considered for placement into supervisory or other leadership roles within the Criminal Division.
Candidates interested in such opportunities should have a demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams, manage personnel and resources, mentor attorneys and staff, and advance the mission and priorities of the Office in a collaborative and professional manner. Any such supervisory assignment would be at the discretion of Office leadership.
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
This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $77050 – $197100/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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