Assistant United States Attorney

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia is seeking experienced and highly qualified litigators who have a strong criminal prosecution background, with the intellect and proven ability to handle federal criminal litigation, for the position of Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA).  The applicants selected will be responsible for a diverse caseload.  The positions offer a unique and exciting experience for highly motivated team players with the desire to engage in challenging and important litigation.  AUSAs have an opportunity to work on their own caseload and handle their own trials and appeals.  Working in the Criminal Division, AUSAs will be part of a dedicated team helping to prosecute federal criminal cases and prepare appeals.  Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progresses.

Required Qualifications:  Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least one year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.  In addition, the Local Rules for the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia require all Assistant United States Attorneys to become members of the West Virginia State Bar within one year of appointment.  Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the faculty to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case.  Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills and good judgment.  Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies.  Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.

Preferred Qualifications:  Applicants should be self-motivated, possess impeccable integrity, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, justice and public service.

AUSA pay is administratively determined based on the years of professional attorney experience. The range of base pay is $59,319 to $155,155 ($69,107 to $180,756, including locality pay of 16.50%).

Application Process:
To be considered for a position, applications must be emailed or postmarked by 11:59pm (EST) Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Applications should be submitted via email to usawvs.ausajobs@usdoj.gov.  Please submit all attachments as PDF documents.

Candidates who have submitted applications within the past year need only submit a letter relating to his or her continued interest, unless updated information is required.

Your complete Application Package should include:

• Vacancy Number (AUSA-WVS-2023-02) in your email and on your cover letter;
• Your Resume (required) showing relevant experience and dates of employment (including month, date and year).  Please ensure your resume notes month/year of J.D. and month/year of bar membership(s);
• Cover Letter (required);
• Required (if federal employee):  A recent copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), showing title, series, grade and current salary; and a copy of your most recent performance appraisal; and
• Required (if applicable):  To receive veterans preference consideration, you must indicate that you have preference on your resume and be prepared to provide appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214, Veterans Administration Letter, etc.).

Please address your cover letter to:

William S. Thompson
United States Attorney
Southern District of West Virginia
300 Virginia Street, East, Suite 4000
Charleston, WV  25301

Please do not submit writing samples at this time.

Point of contact for this announcement is Kelly Tharp at usawvs.ausajobs@usdoj.gov.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Number of Positions: 4

Full job announcement: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/job/ausa-wvs-2023-02