Assistant United States Attorney (Appellate)
About the role
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is among the largest and busiest in the nation, spanning 43 counties and 44,000 square miles and representing 8.3 million people from the Houston area to the Mexico border. Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office is a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for the highly motivated attorney.
Responsibilities
- Research, write appellate briefs and post-conviction responses
- Present oral arguments on a variety of complex and novel issues involving the constitution, statutory construction, evidentiary and procedural matters, and sentencing issues
- Provide real-time trial assistance to Criminal Division AUSAs
- Represent the U.S. Attorney's Office in criminal matters in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Requirements
- J.D. Degree, active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)
- At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof
Qualifications
- Strong academic credentials
- Superior legal research and writing skills
- Quick analytical ability
- Outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service
- Computer proficiency, capable of doing legal research and writing
- Self-sufficiency in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings
Benefits
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Pay
Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay for this position (including locality pay) is $85,270 to $195,100.
Schedule
1 to 5 nights per month on average.
Type of Position
This position is located in Houston, TX.