Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division) USAO Western District of Virginia United States Attorney's Office - Western District of Virginia Attorney 255 West Main Street, Room 130 Charlottesville , VA 22902 United States 18-WDVA-SAUSA-02 About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office, Western District of Virginia, covers 52 of the state's counties and employs approximately 25 Assistant United States Attorneys over four staffed offices. The main office is located in Roanoke, Virginia, with branch offices in Abingdon, Charlottesville and Harrisonburg. The United States Attorney's Office prosecutes federal criminal offenses and represents the U.S. government's interest in civil cases both affirmatively and defensively. The Criminal Division investigates and prosecutes federal cases arising from a wide array of criminal activity. The typical criminal caseload for an attorney may involve major drug cases, gang-related violent crimes, other crimes of violence, computer crimes including child pornography, and sophisticated white collar offenses. More information on the Office can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/usao/vaw/ Job Description: The Office of the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia is seeking applications from attorneys who are willing to accept an unpaid, temporary, position that offers a valuable opportunity to gain exposure to the federal judicial system and obtain litigation experience. Successful applicants will serve as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) with responsibilities that include researching legal issues, drafting briefs, conducting hearings and trials, and attending judicial proceedings. SAUSA positions in the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia require a minimum service commitment of one year. Currently, applications are being considered for one position in the Charlottesville, VA office. Please note that a SAUSA will not be hired as a compensated Assistant U.S. Attorney at the conclusion of the one year term. After completion of the term a SAUSA may apply for compensated AUSA vacancies through the normal recruitment and hiring process. Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. experience. Only applicants with outstanding academic records and superior legal research and writing skills will be considered. Any applicant invited for an interview will be required to submit a writing sample. Applicants must be United States Citizens. Note: Employees of the Department of Justice, including uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys, may not engage in the compensated practice of law outside of the office. Attorneys are not eligible to serve as Special Assistant United States Attorneys if they have had an employment offer deferred by a law firm and receive a payment for the period of their deferral with the expectation of future employment with the law firm, or if they receive any payment from a law firm during their unpaid employment with the Department of Justice. In addition, contractors, including employees of contractors who do business with the Department of Justice, and who also are attorneys, are not eligible to serve as uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorneys. 5 CFR 3801.106, Outside Employment, generally prohibits Department attorneys from engaging in the compensated outside practice of law, with the exception of law professors. Attorneys in this category are employed to teach law, and are not otherwise engaged in the compensated outside practice of law. Following appointment, Special Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. United States citizenship is required. Salary: This is a one-year appointment without compensation. Travel: Travel, both within and outside the District, may be required depending on the needs of a particuliar case. On average, 1 to 5 days a month is typical. Application Process: Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to: United States Attorney's Office - WDVA ATTN: Personnel / Admin P.O. Box 1709 Roanoke, VA 24008 Or by email to: usavaw.personnel@usdoj.gov . Applications should be received by close of business, Friday, May 11, 2018. No telephone calls please. Application Deadline: Friday, May 11, 2018 Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid. Number of Positions: One Updated April 27, 2018 * * *