Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

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

• Prosecute a variety of violations and enforce federal laws related to illegal immigration, violent crime, narcotics trafficking, organized crime, financial litigation, firearms, public corruption, asset forfeiture, and white-collar crime.
• Work in a supportive and professional team environment with other AUSAs, support staff, and investigative agencies.
• Prepare day-to-day correspondence and pleadings, and do their own legal research and writing.
• Investigate and prosecute or defend criminal offenses.
• Participate in grand jury practice.

Qualifications

• A J.D. Degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
• United States citizenship.
• 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.
• Experience with investigative and prosecution techniques.
• Expertise in grand jury practice is desirable.

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 basic pay is $76,800 to $195,100 which includes 21.59% locality pay.

Other

This position is located in Laredo, TX. The hiring process is rigorous and highly selective, but successful candidates will find that being an Assistant United States Attorney is more than just a job, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal criminal and civil laws that protect the life, liberty and the property of your fellow citizens.