Assistant United States Attorney (Project Safe Neighborhood)

Summary This announcement is to fill several positions. Depending on the need of the office, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Responsibilities The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office is accepting applications for Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) openings in its Criminal Division, for a Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) AUSA, in Chicago, Illinois. The applicant selected will represent the U.S. Government as an AUSA focusing on the investigation and prosecution of firearms-related offenses. PSN AUSAs will collaborate with law enforcement partners-especially the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)-to conduct responsive and proactive investigations of firearms offenses, and will be responsible for the full life cycle of these cases, from the initial investigation, through charging, resolution by guilty plea or trial, sentencing, and as appropriate appeal. PSN AUSAs may be considered for transfer to another section in the Crim...