Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

The United States Department of Justice; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

USAO Western District of Texas is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) to prosecute federal crimes, with focus on illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and other national-security concerns. The role requires evaluating evidence, litigating cases, and coordinating with federal agents throughout investigations and trials.

The position offers a permanent attorney appointment, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development within a large, mission-driven office

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Preferred: strong academics, organizational skills, legal writing/research, analytical ability, good judgment, courtroom skills, and professional/public service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute federal crimes with focus on illegal immigration, drug trafficking, human trafficking, firearms trafficking, human smuggling, and transnational organized crime.
• Assist federal law enforcement agents in structuring and implementing criminal investigations and litigate cases from start to finish. Responsibilities and assignments increase with training and experience.

Job description

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Hiring Organization

USAO Western District of Texas

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Location: Alpine, Del Rio, El Paso, Midland, TX - United States

Application Deadline:

About the Office

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women, Justice leads the Nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. You can be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens. The Western District of Texas covers 93,000 square miles and approximately 660 miles of U.S. border with Mexico, putting the District on the front lines of the fight against illegal immigration and transnational organized crime. Our mission 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 to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence. In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

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

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.

A recruitment incentive may be authorized.

Number of Positions

Many

Travel

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

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