Special Assistant US Attorney (SAUSA)

Anderson County is a great place to live, work, and explore. From the historic community of Clinton to the innovation legacy of Oak Ridge -famously known as "The Secret City" from its Manhattan Project roots-our county blends small-town warmth with big scientific impact. We're home to scenic treasures like Norris Lake, the Clinch River, Melton Hill Lake, and miles of rolling hills and wooded trails perfect for hiking, biking, paddling, and fishing.

Nearby Norris Dam State Park and the off-road adventure terrain at Windrock Park add even more ways to get outside. You'll also find a growing mix of local eats, family-friendly spots, festivals, and craft brews across our communities, making Anderson County a welcoming place to put down roots and enjoy East Tennessee life.

Anderson County Government is committed to being a top employer in the region and a great place to build a career. We're proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes generous paid sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid basic life insurance, supplemental insurance options, and a variety of wellness programs and resources to support our employees' overall well-being.

The State of Tennessee is accepting applications from attorneys to become a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA). Located in beautiful East Tennessee, the 7th Judicial District consists of a single county (Anderson). We are conveniently located in Clinton and Oak Ridge next to the attractions and advantages of Knoxville, but without the daily inconveniences.

Ours is a community that enjoys a safe environment, natural beauty, diversity, economic prosperity and a high quality of life. A grant from the U.S. Department of Justice has funded a local prosecutor position that will be primarily assigned to prosecuting Federal criminal offenses in Federal Court that arise from Anderson County.

You will perform professional legal work in the evaluation, processing, and prosecution of criminal cases to fair and just disposition in the Federal and State court system. You will evaluate and research potential defenses, negotiate pleas to dispose of cases, and use discretion in dismissing cases not prosecutable. As a SAUSA, you will develop trial strategy for cases, question witnesses, determine sentence recommendations, and attend pre-trial matters.

The position requires the ability to appear in court multiple times per week to successfully argue cases and preliminary matters before a judge or jury. The successful candidate must be self-sufficient as well as an excellent team member.

Minimum qualifications

JD from an accredited law school. License to practice law in the State of Tennessee. A State and Federal background investigation and security clearance is required. Prosecutors are expected to not only be superb lawyers but be fair-minded, even tempered and of high moral character.

Benefits

include paid holidays, sick and vacation time; health, life, and dental insurance; and retirement plans. The successful candidate will receive considerable training and mentoring commensurate with any need. If you are interested in fighting for justice, you may also submit a resume and cover letter to mahobbs@tndagc.org Anderson County Government is an equal opportunity employer.

Is it the policy of Anderson County to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, statues with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.