ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS
CRIMINAL DIVISION
About the Office: The Northern District of Mississippi is comprised of 21 attorneys located in Oxford, MS and has two unstaffed offices in Aberdeen and Greenville, MS. The Northern District has a challenging mix of cases out of suburban Memphis , Tunica and Tupelo, along with regional cases in 37 counties.
Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The District is seeking applications from experienced attorneys possessing criminal trial experience in state or federal cases. More than one position may be filled from this announcement.
Qualifications: Required qualifications. Applicants must possess criminal experience with a J. D. Degree, be an active member of the bar(any state) and have at least one year post-J.D. experience in criminal trial environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must possess high quality communication and courtroom skills. They need to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in a team environment. The candidates must exhibit a strong commitment to professional ethics and public service. Ideal candidates must work with minimal supervision in a team concept and a demanding environment.
Travel: Occasional travel within and outside the district will be required.
Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney’s salary is administratively determined based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience.
Location: Oxford, MS
A city of about 19000 residents, Oxford is a vibrant university town filled with unique shops, galleries and restaurants. It is home to the University of Mississippi and host of an array of athletic events, performing arts, presentations and exhibits.
The area has many parks and recreation centers that offer golf, swimming, fishing, hiking, tennis and other sports. With all these offerings, Oxford still maintains it’s southern charm and friendliness.
Relocation Expenses: RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED.
Application Process and Deadline Date: This position is open until filled. The initial cutoff for postmarked applications is December 21, 2007.
To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to and a writing example to:
Jim Allen, Administrative Officer
United States Attorney’s Office
900 Jefferson Avenue
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3351
Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, status as a parent, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys’ Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans’ preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.