Job Summary

- This position is a Term position not to exceed 2 years. - Position may be extended non-competitively in one year increments for a total term period of no more than 4 years. - Position may be made permanent without further competition For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/ As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Applicant must possess superior oral and written communication skills, as well as strong character and interpersonal skills; have demonstrated the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Highly qualified applicants will possess: Experience handling criminal prosecutions and/or complex civil litigation. Federal court litigation experience. Trial experience as first-chair or second-chair counsel. Appellate briefing and oral advocacy experience. Demonstrated excellence in legal writing, oral advocacy, and case management. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.