Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

About the role

The mission of the United States Department of Justice is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and by promoting professional development.

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 and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• United States citizenship is required.
• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

Benefits

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' 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:

• Austin: $78,905 to $197,100 which includes 20.35% locality pay.
• El Paso: $76,748 to $197,100 which includes 17.06% locality pay.
• San Antonio: $77,876 to $197,100 which includes 18.78% locality pay.
• Waco: $76,748 to $197,100 which includes 17.06% locality pay.

Pay

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.

Location

Working out of offices in Austin, El Paso, San Antonio, and Waco.

Additional information

Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.

Application Process

• Complete Application Package which includes:
• Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire.
• Your cover letter MUST indicate which specific location(s) you are applying to and rank them in order of preference.
• Your resume cannot exceed two pages - you will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration if your resume exceeds two pages.
• To get Veterans' Preference, applicants must indicate their preference in response to the appropriate question in their assessment questionnaire and submit supporting documentation (e.g., DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) which verifies their eligibility for preference.