Federal Criminal Prosecution Attorney (AUSA) — Lubbock

The United States Department of Justice; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas in Lubbock seeks an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute federal offenses, including immigration, drug trafficking, and white-collar crimes.

You will work with federal, state, and local agencies, draft pleadings, advise agents, and handle asset forfeiture matters; strong research and writing skills and U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and bar admission.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Partner with law enforcement to manage federal investigations and prosecutions.
• Advise federal agents on questions of law and Departmental policy.
• Recommend charging decisions and dispositions for designated cases.
• Draft and file pleadings and be prepared to try cases in federal court.
• Investigate asset forfeiture related to prosecutions.
• Coordinate preparation of litigation assignments for staff.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Computer literacy

Analytical ability

Oral and written communication

U.S. citizenship

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas in Lubbock seeks an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division to investigate and prosecute federal offenses, including immigration, drug trafficking, and white-collar crimes.

You will work with federal, state, and local agencies, draft pleadings, advise agents, and handle asset forfeiture matters; strong research and writing skills and U.S. citizenship required.