USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Assistant US Attorney- Criminal BDS
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$74K/yr - $173K/yr
1+ years expThe Department of Justice is seeking Assistant United States Attorneys to serve in the Criminal Division of the Abilene or Amarillo offices. The role involves investigating and prosecuting cases related to illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and organized crime, while collaborating with various law enforcement agencies.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement to manage criminal investigations and prosecutions brought in the federal courts in the Northern District of Texas
Advise federal agents on questions of law and Departmental policy
Recommend charging decisions and proposes dispositions with regard to assigned cases
Research and draft all legal pleadings and be prepared to try cases in federal court
Investigate and pursue asset forfeiture related to prosecutions
Oversee and coordinate the preparation of litigation assignments for legal support staff
Qualification
Required
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
United States citizenship is required
Be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience
Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation
Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof
Preferred
Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues involved with a case; superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment; excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies, and must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment
Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings
Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Life insurance
Health benefits
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
Company
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