Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

U.S. Department of Justice; Albuquerque, Las Cruces (NM, NM); Sur place; USD 78 000 - 182 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) in the District of New Mexico prosecutes a wide range of federal offenses, including immigration, drug trafficking, public corruption, and violent crime. You will work with federal, state, and local partners to advance justice. The position emphasizes rigorous legal analysis, strong writing and oral advocacy, and the ability to manage complex investigations and cases from investigation through trial.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work with diverse agencies and teams.

Responsabilités

• Partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement to manage federal investigations and prosecutions.
• Advise federal agents on questions of law and Departmental policy.
• 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.

Connaissances

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Formation

J.D. Degree

Description du poste

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Hiring Organization

USAO District of New Mexico

Hiring Office

District of New Mexico

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Job ID

27-NM-13091489-AUSA

Location: United States

Location: United States Application Deadline: Monday, November 16, 2026

About the Office

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.
The U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the District of New Mexico is one of 94 USAOs in the nation. But this U.S. Attorney's Office is unique. New Mexico is home to 23 tribes and pueblos, 4 military bases, and 2 national labs. New Mexico is the fifth biggest state of the union in size, shares a border with Mexico, and is a major international and economic corridor. The U.S. Attorney's Office is primarily responsible for prosecuting federal crime occurring in the District of New Mexico. The U.S. Attorney's Office partners with tribal, state, county, city, and foreign governments to ensure our communities are safe and prosperous.
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html

Job Description

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. The positions currently being filled will investigate and prosecute cases involving illegal immigration, illegal trafficking of dangerous drugs and human beings, and targeting the Cartels and Transitional Criminal Organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

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.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
United States citizenship is required.
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.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Preferred Qualifications

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

Salary Information

Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The pay for this position is as follows, including locality pay:

• Albuquerque, N.M., Salary is $77,581 to $182,031 which includes a 18.33% locality pay.
• Las Cruces, N.M., Salary is $76,749 to $180,077 which includes a 17.06% locality pay.

Number of Positions

Many

Travel

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for the position.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses will not be authorized.