Job Description: 

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland is seeking applications from attorneys who are willing to accept unpaid temporary positions that offer a valuable opportunity to gain exposure to the work of an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) without making a long-term commitment. Successful applicants will serve as Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys (SAUSAs) in the Greenbelt office with responsibilities for collateral litigation that may include legal research and brief writing in the subject matter areas of the First Step Act, including compassionate release; assisting others in the Office with the preparation of First Step Act motions and other collateral matters; arguing motions and handling sentencing and other proceedings related to collateral matters; providing support to the Bench in addressing First Step Act and other post-litigation issues; and potentially handling proceedings in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. SAUSAs will also have opportunities to observe a wide range of legal proceedings. These positions require a minimum commitment of six months and may continue for up to one year. SAUSAs will not be hired by this office as Assistant U.S. Attorneys during their SAUSA terms. They may apply for AUSA positions in the Office after completing their service as SAUSAs.

More info at Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney