Assistant Attorney General - High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Team

The SECURE Section of the Justice Division is seeking an experienced attorney for a prosecutor position in the Salt Lake Metro High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, located within the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Office in Salt Lake City, Utah. The position will have primary responsibility to prosecute HIDTA drug-trafficking organization cases in Federal court. The position includes providing advice and consultation to the HIDTA Task Force on legal matters and preparing search warrants, investigative subpoenas, tracking orders, Title III telephone interception orders, and various other federal and state applications and orders. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should possess first-rate analytical abilities, good judgment, strong writing and communication skills, criminal law experience, and excellent interpersonal skills. TRAVEL: Occasional travel will be required. HOW TO APPLY: Please submit in addition to your state application: Cover letter expressing your interest in the position (1pg limit) Resume (2pg limit) A separate document listing 3 references and email addresses (references will be contacted) Please do not submit writing samples, transcripts, letters of recommendation or other materials.