Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

U.S. Department of Justice; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 69,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney in Albuquerque to prosecute federal crimes, manage investigations, and uphold justice. Candidates must have a J.D. degree and demonstrate strong legal skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and requires residency in the district. Applicants should have excellent communication and analytical skills, with a preference for those with felony trial experience.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or relevant experience required.
• Must be an active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute federal crimes and manage criminal investigations.
• Advise federal agents on legal questions and policy.
• Research and draft legal pleadings for federal court.

Skills

Analytical Ability

Communication

Research

Interpersonal Skills

Judgment

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Pay $69107.00 - $182509.00 / year

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 726422400 The mission of the United States Attorney's Office, District of New Mexico is to represent the Criminal and Civil interests of the United States. https://www.justice.gov/usao-nm

The positions advertised are located in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, New Mexico.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.


Duties




The mission of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico is to uphold the rule of law, keep New Mexico and the nation safe, and to protect civil rights. The Office earns the public trust by following the facts wherever they lead, without fear or favor. The Office adheres to the highest standards of excellence and ethical behavior, interested not in winning cases but in ensuring justice is done. And the Office values differences in people and in ideas, treating defendants, victims, witnesses, and colleagues with dignity, compassion, and fairness.

Assistant US Attorneys located in the District of New Mexico prosecute a wide variety of federal crime, breaches of national security, child exploitation, public corruption, transnational organized crime, and violent crime.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

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.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.




Requirements



• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• 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.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.



Qualifications


The U.S. Attorney's Office is seeking qualified, experienced AUSAs to:
• Partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement to manage criminal investigations and prosecutions brought in the federal courts in the District of New Mexico.
• Advise federal agents on questions of law and Departmental policy.
• Recommend charging decisions and proposes dispositions with regard to assigned cases.
• Research and draft all legal pleadings and be prepared to try cases in federal court.
• Investigate and pursue asset forfeiture related to prosecutions.
• Oversee and coordinate the preparation of litigation assignments for legal support staff.
• Participate in outreach and training conducted by AUSAs throughout the District.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship or nationality is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hiring preference will be given to applicants with prior felony trial experience and those who have demonstrated the ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial.

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case.

Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.

Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies.

Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding office and courtroom environment. Applicants will be expected to conduct their own legal research and writing and must be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also possess computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

About the company

The United States Department of Justice, also known as the Justice Department, is a federal executive department of the United States government responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice in the United States. It is equivalent to the justice or interior ministries of other countries. The department was formed in 1870 during the Ulysses S. Grant administration, and administers several federal law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The DOJ is responsible for investigating instances of financial fraud, representing the U.S. government in legal matters, and running the federal prison system. The department is also responsible for reviewing the conduct of local law enforcement as directed by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994.