Federal Securities Fraud AUSA - Dallas Prosecution Leader

U.S. Department of Justice; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas seeks an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Fraud Section, focusing on securities fraud and complex financial-market misconduct. The position is based in Dallas and part of a growing financial corridor, with opportunities to handle high‑level cases.

Initial appointment requires satisfactory preemployment adjudication and a commitment to upholding federal law.

Qualifications

• Must hold a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ability to perform legal research and writing with minimal supervision.
• Experience with electronic court filing, electronic mail, and word processing systems.
• United States citizenship required.
• Candidate must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute securities fraud and complex financial-market misconduct.
• Serve in the Securities Fraud Unit in the Northern District of Texas (Dallas).
• Handle investigations and prosecutions spanning traditional and new trading platforms.
• Coordinate with SEC, FINRA, and civil-oversight partners as needed.
• Engage in ongoing training and take on increasingly complex assignments.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Electronic filing

Email and word processing

Self-sufficiency

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas seeks an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Fraud Section, focusing on securities fraud and complex financial-market misconduct. The position is based in Dallas and part of a growing financial corridor, with opportunities to handle high‑level cases.

Initial appointment requires satisfactory preemployment adjudication and a commitment to upholding federal law.