Assistant United States Attorney (Privilege Review Litigation)

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 2 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Your qualifications will be further evaluated based upon the following competencies: Expertise in the law of legal privilege, including the Attorney-Client Privilege, Work Product Doctrine, Spousal Privilege, and all exceptions to such privileges, including waiver and the crime-fraud exception. Experience overseeing attorneys and support staff engaged in the review of potentially privileged materials. Experience overseeing large-scale document reviews, including familiarity with document review platforms. Experience litigating privilege matters in federal court. Experience as a criminal prosecutor. Knowledge of white collar criminal litigation. Experience in supporting, litigating, and supervising federal or state criminal cases. Experience with the federal judiciary. Applicants should possess superior oral and written communication skills, 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 2 years of post J.D. experience. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Generally, as an AUSA in the Collateral Litigation Section specializing in filter review and privilege matters, the incumbent assists and reports to the Chief receiving guidance and direction for planning and accomplishing the significant privilege-related matters and initiatives within the Section. Additionally, the incumbent: Handles the review of potentially protected and privileged materials to ensure that AUSAs in all sections sections comply with their ethical obligations with regard to legal privilege. Works directly with federal law enforcement to ensure investigative agents and prosecutors are not exposed to potentially privileged materials. Engages in all phases of litigation of privilege matters, including, but not limited to, the use of grand jury, advising federal law enforcement agents, preparing appropriate pleadings, and litigating motions and privilege matters before U.S. District Courts across the country. In collaboration with section Chief, develops and maintains the Section's program to ensure that all AUSAs attorneys comply with their ethical obligations related to legal privilege, including advising on strategy and legal complexities, and developing litigation priorities, policy and legislative recommendations. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. 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.