Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas in Laredo is seeking an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) to join its federal prosecution team. You will manage complex litigation, pursue justice, and defend the rule of law on high-stakes cases along the U.S.-Mexico border.

This position requires a J.D. and active bar membership, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to work with investigators, support staff, and other AUSAs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree or equivalent and active bar admission by entry on duty date.
• United States citizenship is required.
• Law school graduates and current students taking a bar exam may be considered subject to requirements.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex federal litigation as an AUSA.
• Pursue justice and defend the rule of law.
• Collaborate with investigators, support staff, and other AUSAs.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

J.D. degree or equivalent

Active bar admission

Job description

Take on high-stakes federal cases in one of the nation's largest and busiest U.S. Attorney's Offices. SDTX spans 43 counties, 44,000 square miles, and 10 million citizens from Houston to the U.S.-Mexico border. As an AUSA, you'll join the elite ranks of federal prosecutors to manage complex litigation, pursue justice, and defend the rule of law. This is a mission for attorneys ready to take action and make a difference.

This position is located in Laredo, Texas.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking an upcoming bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements.

United States citizenship is required.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, high-volume courtroom experience, outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with other AUSAs, support staff, and investigative agencies, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. Courtroom experience, including first-chair jury trials, is preferred. Successful candidates will be computer proficient, capable of doing their own legal research and writing, and self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.

This position is located in Laredo, TX.

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