# Assistant United States Attorney (Project Safe Neighborhood)

Hiring organization: [Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/executive-office-for-u-s-attorneys-and-the-office-of-the-u-s-attorneys)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/2f1227e9-ac62-462f-9b0f-15814b1853a4

Listed on Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Salary: 85796 – 197100 USD per year

## Summary

This position prosecutes federal firearms offenses in Chicago for the U.S. Attorney's Office, handling cases from investigation through trial, appeal, and sentencing. It suits lawyers with criminal prosecution experience who want to advance public safety through federal prosecution of gun crimes.

_Our summary, not Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys's wording._

## Skills named

Legal Writing

## Required

- Juris Doctor degree
- Active bar membership in any jurisdiction
- At least 2 years of post-JD experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service or exempt
- Reside in Northern District of Illinois or within 25 miles

## Nice to have

- Federal or state prosecution experience
- Significant litigation experience

Apply on Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890392400