USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Assistant United States Attorney-Criminal
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $189K/yr
3+ years expThe Department of Justice is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney to serve in the Criminal Division of the Dallas or Fort Worth office. The role involves investigating and prosecuting illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and other criminal acts while partnering with 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
Be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
Have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience
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
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement
United States citizenship is required
You must be a United States Citizen or National
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
You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
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
Must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Telework
Life insurance
Health benefits
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
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