USAJOBS · 14 hours ago
Assistant United States Attorney (Border and Immigration Crimes Enforcement)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $195K/yr
1+ years expThe United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida (SDFL) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in our Border and Immigration Crimes Enforcement (BICE) Section in the Office's Criminal Division. The role involves prosecuting matters related to border security, federal immigration law, and dismantling transnational smuggling networks.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The BICE Section was created to strengthen South Florida's border security posture, protect maritime and land points of entry, enforce federal immigration law, and dismantle transnational smuggling networks operating through the region
The Section brings together narcotics, immigration, fraud, and violent-crime expertise into a single coordinated unit focused on border-driven threats
AUSAs in the BICE section will prosecute these matters from the charging stage through trial
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress
Qualification
Required
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
Proof of active bar membership must be submitted along with your application
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
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
United States citizenship is required
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement
Preferred
Applicants should possess superior oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
The capacity to function in a highly demanding environment with minimal guidance
The successful candidate should have strong academic credentials and at least 3 years of post J.D. experience
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Telework
Life insurance
Health benefits
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
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