UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
EMPLOYMENT FOR ADMITTED ATTORNEYS
Openings periodically occur for permanent or term positions as Assistant United States Attorneys. Duties may include the prosecution of federal crimes, the civil defense of government agencies and employees, civil prosecutions, and the argument of both criminal and civil appeals. Qualifications include outstanding academic credentials; demonstrated research, writing and analytical ability; and U.S. citizenship. A minimum of two years experience in litigation, judicial clerkship, or JAG Corps service, is preferred. Applications should be directed to:
Assistant United States Attorney Edward R. Broton
P.O. Box 7198
100 S. Clinton St.
Syracuse, N.Y. 13261-7198
Background checks
All offers of employment, including positions for attorneys are conditioned upon the successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot be commenced until the employee has cleared.
Non-discrimination
This office follows the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in United States Attorney’s Manual (USAM) §3-5.100, which states in part, "It is the policy of the United States Attorney’s Offices (USAOs) and the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) to provide equal opportunity in employment on the basis of merit and to prohibit discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability (physical or mental), sexual orientation or reprisal." Relevant hiring policies are described in detail in USAM Chapter 3-5.000, available at www.usdoj.gov/usao/eousa/foia_reading_room/usam/title3/5musa.htm. This office does not subscribe to non-discrimination policies of any third party, including law schools.
Further information
Further information can be obtained on the website of the United States
Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York, http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/nyn/.