Assistant United States Attorney

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee is comprised of 57 attorneys located in three staffed offices: Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Greeneville. The Eastern District of Tennessee enjoys a challenging mix of cases, a friendly and talented staff, and excellent agency relationships.

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee is seeking applications from attorneys with strong written and oral advocacy skills to join the Appellate Unit. The successful applicant will be expected to research legal issues, write appellate briefs and responses to post-conviction motions, review and edit pleadings drafted by other attorneys and paralegals, argue before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, prepare recommendations regarding adverse decisions, provide legal advice regarding ongoing criminal prosecutions, and complete other duties as assigned. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. As needed, one or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. This position is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. 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 applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.