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Staff Attorney Position

STAFF ATTORNEY – UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, HIDTA TASK FORCE



 

Location: Doral, Florida

Pay Grade: GS 10 step 9 to GS 12 step 10 ($84,899 - $114,741)

Exempt: No

Shift: 8 hrs w/holidays

 


QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant must possess a desire to work in a collaborative, dynamic, and innovative prosecution office targeting the highest-level offenders.  The Applicant must be a member of the Florida Bar with a minimum of 2 years legal experience and possess demonstrated superior writing abilities. 

 

DUTIES:

The Staff Attorney assists Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) assigned to the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force with case preparation by performing varied and complex legal research and drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, and other legal documents to be filed by the AUSAs.

 

The Staff Attorney may also assist AUSAs during trial and other in court presentations and work with case agents preparing complaints, affidavits, search warrants and wiretaps. Completed work must be accurate with respect to legal citations, substantive facts, and legal authority.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:


  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. (Note: this is a writing intensive position),

  • Ability to conduct accurate legal research,

  • Ability to apply and interpret laws, rules, and regulations,

  • Ability to draft legal documents and correspondence,

  • Familiarity with the Federal Rules of Procedure, and

  • Proficiency in Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Microsoft Office.

 

Although this position is employed through the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the place of employment is in Doral, Florida

 

****To apply, send resume and writing sample to resumeusao@sflhidta.org ****

 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

This position is not responsible for supervision of any personnel.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work does not require any physical exertion.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work is typically performed in an office setting.



EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

 

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation/preference, gender identity, gender expression, political beliefs, disability/handicap, genetics or any other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal law in employment or the provision of service.

 

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

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