About this role
Job SummaryThe United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (SDFL) is seeking a experienced attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in our Violent Crime and Special Victims Section in the Office's Criminal Division. The position is located in Miami, Florida.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should possess superior oral and written communications kills, strong interpersonal skills, and the capacity to function in a highly demanding environment with minimal guidance. The successful candidate should have strong academic credentials and at least 3 years of post J.D. experience. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Major DutiesThe Southern District of Florida's Violent Crimes & Special Victims is comprised of highly skilled prosecutors who are able to conduct complex investigations and prosecutions of violent, exploitative, and enterprise crimes, both domestically and internationally, where victims are seriously injured or killed. The Section also coordinates the Project Safe Neighborhoods, Project Safe Childhood, Violent Crime, and Anti-Gang Enforcement efforts throughout the District. The Section consists of a special victims unit and a violent crimes/gang unit. The Section targets criminal enterprises, gangs, murder and murder for hire, kidnapping, child exploitation, human trafficking, threat cases, and aggravated violent and sexual abuse offenses. The Section also requires reactive investigations that are time-sensitive and require immediate action, such as investigations into threats against the judiciary, law enforcement, and other AUSA's, as well as violent crimes committed against United States citizens abroad. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. 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.