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Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Springfield, Illinois, United States · Onsite · $80,000 - $150,000/year
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Compensation: $80,000 - $150,000/year
Position: Senior
Type: Job
Practice Area: Criminal Law
Remote: No
Posted:
Deadline: Jan 8, 2027

Job Description

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent), be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have a minimum of 2 years post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. Additionally, applicants must have superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Preferred Qualifications: Strong advocacy skills, academic credentials,

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superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case related issues, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff, and other attorneys, and sound legal and ethical judgment. United States citizenship is required. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent), be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have a minimum of 2 years post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. Additionally, applicants must have superior oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills, exhibit good judgment and function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Preferred Qualifications: Strong advocacy skills, academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case related issues, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with client agencies, support staff, and other attorneys, and sound legal and ethical judgment. United States citizenship is required. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Compensation

$80,000 - $150,000/year

Practice Area

Position

Senior

Application Deadline

January 8, 2027

Employment Type

Full time

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