Assistant United States Attorney

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens. This position is located in Dallas, Texas.

About the role

The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will serve in the Fraud section of the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth offices—one of the largest and most impactful offices in the nation, serving more than 8 million residents and employing approximately 100 prosecutors.

As an Assistant United States Attorney in the Fraud Section, you will handle some of the most significant and complex financial crime prosecutions in the country, working within the nation's largest and busiest districts. You will be based in Dallas, at the core of one of the country's most influential centers of corporate activity, financial operations, and capital formation. The region's sustained economic momentum and deep corporate infrastructure have positioned it to soon become the third largest metropolitan area in the United States, and that scale is reflected in the volume, sophistication, and significance of the fraud matters handled in this Section.

In this position, you will investigate, charge, and litigate sophisticated financial crimes, including securities fraud, market manipulation, government program fraud, complex investment schemes fraud, and emerging digital asset offenses. These matters often involve multiple investigative agencies, parallel civil or regulatory proceedings, and significant coordination with national enforcement components, making them some of the most challenging and impactful fraud cases handled by the Department of Justice. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, charge, and litigate sophisticated financial crimes, including securities fraud, market manipulation, government program fraud, complex investment schemes, and emerging digital asset offenses.
• Handle cases involving multiple investigative agencies, parallel civil or regulatory proceedings, and coordination with national enforcement components.
• Prepare day-to-day correspondence and pleadings, conduct legal research, and manage case files independently.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to articulate critical legal issues accurately.

Requirements

• United States citizenship is required.
• Active membership in the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• At least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof (see 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information).
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax checks, and drug testing.
• Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• Selective Service registration, if applicable.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. degree and at least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
• Active membership in the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Superior oral and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate critical legal issues.
• Excellent computer literacy, including experience with automated legal research, electronic court filing, and word processing systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid foundation of functional skills, allowing for independent problem-solving and the ability to contribute ideas to the work product.
• Reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to share credit while actively contributing to casework.
• Experience handling complex financial crime prosecutions or related legal work.

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 basic pay is $83,435 to $195,769, which includes 27.26% locality pay.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Travel

1-5 nights of travel required per month.