Federal Criminal Prosecutor — Immigration & Trafficking

United States Attorneys' Offices; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Telework

Health benefits

Relocation incentives

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices in the Eastern District of Texas seeks a criminal prosecutor to work on investigations and prosecutions involving immigration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. The position may be located in Beaumont, Lufkin, Plano, Sherman, Texarkana, or Tyler, TX.

The attorney will handle federal crimes, advise agents on legal questions, and manage asset forfeiture matters. This is a term appointment not-to-exceed March 31, 2028, with possible extension or permanence

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar admission (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• Prior felony trial experience and ability to prosecute from investigation to trial preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement to manage investigations and prosecutions in federal courts.
• Advise federal agents on questions of law and Departmental policy.
• Recommend charging decisions and dispositions for assigned cases.
• Research and draft all legal pleadings and be prepared to try cases in federal court.
• Investigate and pursue asset forfeiture related to prosecutions.
• Oversee and coordinate the preparation of litigation assignments for legal support staff.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Interagency collaboration

Analytical ability

Courtroom skills

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices in the Eastern District of Texas seeks a criminal prosecutor to work on investigations and prosecutions involving immigration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. The position may be located in Beaumont, Lufkin, Plano, Sherman, Texarkana, or Tyler, TX.

The attorney will handle federal crimes, advise agents on legal questions, and manage asset forfeiture matters. This is a term appointment not-to-exceed March 31, 2028, with possible extension or permanence