Assistant United States Attorney (Immigration)

About the role

The Eastern District of California is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division working on immigration-related litigation. The office represents the Federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States. This includes all criminal prosecutions for violations of Federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers in the district.

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States, its agencies, and employees in immigration-related litigation, including defending habeas corpus, mandamus, and Administrative Procedure Act challenges, and prosecuting affirmative immigration enforcement actions in federal district court.
• Potential to transition to other criminal or civil practice areas as workload and office needs allow.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree (or equivalent) and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• United States citizenship is required.
• At least three to five years of experience litigating cases with substantial responsibility for all aspects of discovery, trial, and appeals.
• Quick analytical ability and the facility to articulate critical issues in a case.
• Superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.
• Excellent communication and courtroom skills and the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, paralegals, support staff and client agencies.
• Excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.
• Experience working with multi-agency task forces; experience and familiarity with federal grand jury practice; experience with the use of a multitude of investigatory techniques, including electronic surveillance, tracking devices, search warrants, telephone toll record analysis and asset seizure and forfeiture.

Benefits

• The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.