Assistant United States Attorney (Cyber & Complex Fraud)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys seeks an attorney in the Dallas, Texas area for the Northern District of Texas. A J.D. degree and active bar admission are required, with at least three years of post-J.D.

experience. The role involves conducting legal research and preparing day-to-day pleadings and correspondence, with substantial self-sufficiency. Excellent computer literacy, electronic court filing, e-mail, and word processing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree or equivalent and active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• Proven ability to conduct legal research and draft day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent legal research and drafting of pleadings and memoranda.
• Prepare day-to-day correspondence and pleadings with minimal supervision.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct and integrity in a demanding environment.

Skills

J.D. degree

Active bar admission

Legal research

Writing skills

Electronic filing

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Tools

Electronic court filing

Word processing

Email systems

Job description

The Northern District of Texas is one of the nation's largest and most impactful districts, serving more than 8 million residents and employing approximately 100 prosecutors. The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is one of the country's premier centers of corporate activity, financial operations, and capital formation. This position is located in Dallas, Texas

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues involved with a case; superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment; 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, and must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment. Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.