Assistant United States Attorney (Appellate Division) Term Appt.

About the role

Assistant U.S. Attorney (Appellate Division) position located in Plano, TX. This is a term position not-to-exceed September 30, 2029, subject to availability of funds; may be extended or made permanent without further advertising. The position is announced at AD 0905-21/29 depending on years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, write appellate briefs and post‑conviction responses.
• Present oral arguments on complex and novel issues involving the constitution, statutory construction, evidentiary and procedural matters, and sentencing issues.
• Handle cases arising from immigration, national security, and public safety offenses; may handle other types of cases as needed.
• Provide real‑time trial assistance to other AUSAs.
• Responsibilities and assignments increase in complexity as training and experience progress.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• United States citizenship or national.
• Satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication (fingerprint, credit, tax checks, and drug testing).
• Continued employment subject to favorable background investigation adjudication.
• Selective Service registration (if applicable).
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof (see 28 U.S.C. 545).
• If you are a current or former political appointee (Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non‑Career SES) within the last 5 years, you must disclose this to the HR office; failure to disclose may result in disciplinary action.

Qualifications

Required: J.D. degree (or equivalent) and active membership in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction); United States citizenship.

Preferred: Quick analytical ability to articulate critical issues; superior oral and writing skills; strong research and interpersonal skills; good judgment; excellent communication and courtroom skills; ability to work supportively and professionally with attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Education

J.D. degree required.

Pay

Assistant United States Attorney pay is administratively determined based on years of professional attorney experience. The basic pay range is $65,563 to $171,487 per year. For Plano, Texas, the salary range including 27.26% locality pay is $83,435 to $188,602 per year.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Telework eligibility
• Life insurance
• Health benefits
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized