Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)
About the role
The United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Criminal Division prosecute a wide variety of federal crimes. Individuals chosen to be AUSAs in our office will investigate and prosecute an assortment of cases with a particular focus on those cases involving illegal immigration, drug trafficking, human trafficking, firearms trafficking, human smuggling, and transnational organized crime, including Mexican drug cartels. The qualified applicant would be expected to (a) assist federal law enforcement agents in structuring and implementing criminal investigative plans and strategies; and (b) litigate cases of varying degrees of complexity from start to finish.
Responsibilities
- Assist federal law enforcement agents in structuring and implementing criminal investigative plans and strategies.
- Litigate cases of varying degrees of complexity from start to finish.
Qualifications
- Required Qualifications:
- J.D. Degree, active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
- United States citizenship is required.
Benefits
Salary Information: 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 for AD-21 through AD-29 is as follows:
- Alpine, Del Rio, El Paso, and Midland: $76,748 to $197,100 which includes 17.06% locality pay.
Additional information
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.
Application Process
- To be considered for this position, you must complete the online Occupational Questionnaire and attach a cover letter indicating your preferred location(s) in order of preference.
- Your resume cannot exceed two pages and must include relevant employment history as outlined below for each job.
- To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation.