USAO Western District of Wisconsin

Attorney

222 West Washington Avenue Suite 700

Madison, WI 53703

United States

16-WDWI-02

 

About the Office: The United States Attorney’s Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses, and prosecutes and defends the interests of the United States in civil cases. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin is located in Madison, Wisconsin.

For more information about Madison visit: http://www.visitmadison.com/ [external link]

Other information about the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin can be found at: http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/wiw/

Job Description: The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Wisconsin is looking for a highly-qualified and experienced prosecutor to fill a full-time position as an Assistant United States Attorney (“AUSA”) in its Criminal Division.

This AUSA position will prosecute federal crimes, with an emphasis on white collar crimes, including investment fraud, tax crimes, bank fraud, and bankruptcy offenses.

All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14 month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Temporary appointments may be extended or made permanent without further competition.

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment 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.

Qualifications: 

All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Applicants must have: (1) three years of experience as an attorney, including experience in prosecuting white collar crimes; and (2) strong analytical skills, including strong research and computer skills. Applicants must also possess excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, good judgment, and the ability to work in a supportive, professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, investigators, and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.

Salary: AUSA pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience and available funds. The salary for this position will range from a base of $45,932 to $135,519, plus locality pay of 14.35 %.

Travel: Occasional travel, both within and outside the District, may be required.

Application Process: Interested persons should address a cover letter and resume, both in pdf format, to the attention of United States Attorney John W. Vaudreuil, and send their cover letter and resume to: usawiw.hr@usdoj.gov

All required documents must be received by March 28, 2016, although applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.  No telephone calls or email inquiries, please.

Note: Please include the vacancy announcement number listed at the top of this announcement on your cover letter.

Application Deadline: Monday, March 28, 2016

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Number of Positions: 1