Assistant US Attorney

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice seeks a qualified attorney for a position located in Lubbock, Texas. The role requires a J.D. degree, at least one year of post-J.D. legal experience, U.S.

citizenship, and active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction. You will join a team enforcing federal law and protecting rights through rigorous research and advocacy. The successful candidate will perform legal research, draft pleadings, and handle day-to-day correspondence while coordinating with attorneys and staff

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required.
• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.
• United States citizenship is required.
• Active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and writing for cases and client matters.
• Prepare day-to-day correspondence and pleadings as needed.
• Work with client agencies and staff in a professional, collaborative manner.

Skills

Analytical ability

Oral communication

Written communication

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

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 join a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.

http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree
• at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
• United States citizenship is required.
• Be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction)

This position is located in Lubbock, Texas

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 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.

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.