Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal Enforcement Division (Hattiesburg)
About This Role
Summary
The district encompasses the 45 southern counties of the state and more than 2 million people. Also in the district are numerous military bases and installations, a NASA rocket testing facility, and the Choctaw Indian Reservation.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdms
This position is located in Hattiesburg, MS.
Duties
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The successful candidate will have the responsibility for all phases of criminal prosecution in the Enforcement Division including providing guidance to law enforcement officers, initiating criminal charges, conducting grand jury proceedings, trials and handling appeals or asset forfeiture matters.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.
Selective Service: If you are a male…
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