Federal Assistant U.S. Attorney — Prosecute Complex Crimes

United States Attorneys' Offices; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices in the United States prosecutes a wide range of federal crimes as part of the Criminal Division, with a focus on cases involving illegal immigration, drug trafficking, human trafficking, firearms trafficking, human smuggling, and transnational organized crime, including Mexican drug cartels.

The successful applicant will assist federal law enforcement agencies in planning investigations and will litigate complex cases from start to finish as they gain experience,

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Preferred qualifications include strong academics, excellent organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute a wide variety of federal crimes as part of the Criminal Division.
• Assist federal law enforcement agents in structuring and implementing investigative plans and strategies; litigate cases from start to finish.

Skills

Legal writing

Research ability

Analytical ability

Courtroom skills

Public service

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices in the United States prosecutes a wide range of federal crimes as part of the Criminal Division, with a focus on cases involving illegal immigration, drug trafficking, human trafficking, firearms trafficking, human smuggling, and transnational organized crime, including Mexican drug cartels.

The successful applicant will assist federal law enforcement agencies in planning investigations and will litigate complex cases from start to finish as they gain experience,